Esther “Zell” Sturdivant was born October 20, 1961 in Wadesboro, North Carolina to the late Hattie Mae Tillman and the late Edward Tillman Sr. God wrapped his precious arms around Esther on the afternoon hour of October 25, 2021 at Atrium Health (Charlotte Main).

Esther was educated through the Anson County School System.

She was united in Holy Matrimony on April 5, 1997 to Larry Sturdivant.

She attended West Deep Creek Baptist Church and later joined House of Faith Outreach Ministries where she remained a faithful member until death.

She was proceeded in death by daughter, Monicia Latrae Little (Monica’s twin).

She leaves to cherish her loving memories her husband, Larry Sturdivant; five daughters, Tameka Brumfield of Charlotte, NC, Crystal Robinson (Marquis) of Charlotte, NC, Monica Buchanon (Kennie) of Wadesboro, NC, Nefertia Taylor (Calvin) of Wadesboro, NC, and Cerisyl Hardison (Lennard) her niece she reared as her own of Wadesboro, NC; one son, Lemuel Sturdivant (Sharon) of Wadesboro, NC. Sixteen grandchildren: Kailyn, Bryson, Grasyn, Moriah, Niara, Noel, Brelon, Lemuel Jr., Quadre, Kelly, Summer, Shyking, Louis Jr., Shyhiem, Brionna and Marquis Jr.; five great grandchildren, Shyking, Quadre Jr., Kayceon, Kyree and Kamaree. Two sisters, Althea Tillman of Wadesboro, NC and Deborah Watts (Jerry) of Salisbury, NC; two brothers, Micheal Tillman of Wadesboro, NC and Charles Campbell (Vivian) of Charlotte, NC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Services for Missionary Sturdivant were held on Monday, November 1, 2021, 1:00pm. Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment followed in Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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