Kelsey Mon'Cavonta Dewaye Elem was born November 3, 1999 in Greenville, Illinois to the union of Calvenita Brock & Charles E. White.

Kelsey accepted Jesus as her Lord and savior at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor OB Rush of St. Paul Baptist Church in East St. Louis, Illinois. Kelsey trusted God throughout her whole life and especially through her transitioning process.

Kelsey was enrolled in School District #189 and later went to Job Corp in Kentucky to become a CNA. Kelsey was also a professional traveling model. Kelsey was a blessing to many and was always respectful to others. Kelsey loved to dress, have fun, spend time with family, and most of all lived life to the fullest. Kelsey was the life of the party and always brightened up a dark room.

On April 24, 2025, Kelsey answered the master's call and joined hands with her grandfather, Calvin Humphries Jr and other relatives.

Kelsey leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Calvenita Brock of East Saint Louis, IL; father, Charles E. White of East Saint Louis, IL; grandparents, Betty Elem of East Saint Louis, IL, Carolyn Ray of Mississippi; two brothers, Lorenzo (Ja'lisa) Elem of East Saint Louis, IL, Andre O'Dell of East Saint Louis, IL; bonus dads, Tarion Gully and Kendie Williamson; special friends, Jamon, Je'Niyah Matthews, Brandi and Remy, her puppy she adored and loved, Kody, and a host of sisters, brothers, aunts, uncle, cousins and other relatives.