Demetria LaToya “Meechie” Blount entered the world on October 30, 1982, a cherished blessing and answer to prayer for her parents, Mr. Willard Blount and Mrs. Victoria Brunson Blount. On April 30, 2026, she answered the Master’s call, transitioning from her earthly journey into the loving arms of our Savior.

Her beauty, grace, and compassion touched all who knew her. Following graduation at the age of 17, Demetria proudly answered the call to serve her country in the United States Marine Corps from 2000 to 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, demonstrating her strength, courage, and unwavering commitment to others.

She became a business owner and Licensed Massage Therapist, dedicating her life to holistic wellness and the care of others. Through her work, she created spaces of peace, restoration, and renewal, touching countless lives with her gift of healing.

In 2023, she faced a significant health challenge that affected her ability to walk. Yet, through unwavering faith, resilience, and determination, she persevered. After years of fighting, her health improved, and earlier this year, she celebrated her victory by participating in a 5K walk—an inspiring milestone that reflected her strength and refusal to give up.

Demetria recently resumed her work in holistic health and was preparing to reopen her practice alongside her business partner, with a grand opening scheduled for May 2, 2026. Though her plans were full of promise and purpose, her life was tragically cut short just days before this new chapter could fully unfold.

Demetria was a resilient woman who lived her life to the fullest traveling the world, spreading her unique joy and happiness, and encouraging others to remain faithful. She lived with intention, poured love into those around her, and uplifted everyone she encountered. Her life stands as a powerful testament to resilience, purpose, and the enduring power of faith.

Her legacy of love, strength, and light will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Her life stands as a testament to resilience, purpose, and the enduring power of faith

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Nathaniel Blount.

She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted parents, Willard and Victoria Blount. Demetria was a loving aunt to Alandia Victoria Blount and a proud great-aunt to Amariah Rose Lee, affectionately known as her “tiny mini-me.” Her cousin, Samantha Precious Brown, held a sister-like bond with her. She also leaves behind her beloved nieces and nephews, Jay, Amari, and Cheyenne; her aunts, Sandra, Vianna, and Robbiesteen; her uncles, Lloyd Clifford and Tony; her first cousins, Stephen, Sandra, Joseph, Carla, Rhonda, Christopher, John, Fleming, Tyeshae, Jessica, Latasha, Lloyd-Christian, Ariana, Frank, and James; along with a host of cherished extended family members and dear friends, including Cornelius Warren, her former spouse. Demetria was, and remains, a light that even her passing cannot dim

Viewing:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home

Homegoing Celebration:
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Harmony Baptist Church
928 Hopkins Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Final Resting Place:
Hillcrest Memorial Park
2700 Deans Bridge Rd
Augusta, GA 30906

Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, GA 30906, (706)-790-8858.