Mrs. Shamerria Latrice Sturdivant, 49, was born on April 20, 1971, she passed away August 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie David Strickland and Eloise Bryant; aunt, Ms. Rita Byrd; uncle, Timothy Bryant.
She graduated from Central High School. She was saved at the age of ten.
Shamerria’s career included many avenues of helping others. She served at CCA Silverdale as a corrections guard. She also worked at Cadus Rehab Center and was manager of the Orange Grove House for 11 years. Shamerria worked for Five Star Home Health Care. She had a love for mentally challenged persons. She continued her work in this ministry until her health failed She had a great love for God and all of His children. Shamerria was an entrepreneur. She owned a home health care agency for 5 years.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Roger Sturdivant; children, Omar Kyle, LuMiere and Miracle Strickland; parents, Mrs. Lizzie & Mr. Terence King; Mr. David (Elana) Strickland; brother, Cavegeo Strickland, Teray & (Keisha) King; sister, Ms. Shyreeta Robinson; grandmothers, Ms. Rosie M. Hall & Ms. Bettie King; very special aunts, Shirley Hall (Allen) and Gertrude Allen Green, Ernestine Montgomery; brothers-in-law, Robert and Roy Sturdivant, sisters-in-law, Carol (Louis) Roberts, Mr. & Mrs. Miriam (James) Walker; uncles, Mr. & Mrs. William (Erin) Hall, Jr., Walter (Martha) Hemphill, Mr. Kenneth (Caryl) King; aunts, Beverly Kay (John) Clay, Juanita Clark, Jackie (Carl) Crutcher; Freida Strickland; a very special niece, Ms. Geaunna Strickland; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Public viewing will be held 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the funeral home. A private funeral service will be held. Interment: Highland Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.