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Sonda LaTrice Samuels - Vanzant

09/22/1971 - 03/05/2026

Obituary For Sonda LaTrice Samuels - Vanzant

Visitation :

Friday March 13,2026 Walk - Thru 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel

601 Franklin Street

Mansfield, La.

Services :

Saturday March 14,2026 @ 11:00 a.m.

Lie - in - State : 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Union Spring B.C.

Mansfield,La.

Interment :

Mary Springfield Cemetery

Benson,La.

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To all the family members. So sorry for your Loss. May God give you all the Peace, Love, and Comfort you all will need at this time. Your Love One will always be Watching over you. Sending Sincere Condolences to you all.

Melvin & Antionette Maxie

With heartfelt sorrow, the Gillyard–Johnson–Mahoney Family Reunion family extends our deepest sympathy to the loved ones of our dear family member, Sondra. The life of Sondra will always remain a cherished part of that legacy. During this difficult time, please know that the entire family stands with you in prayer, love, and remembrance. May the memories you shared bring comfort, and may the strength of family surround you with peace.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." β€” Psalm 34:18

Love, Bettie Gillyard Griggs

On behalf of the Gillyard Johnson Mahoney Family Reunion, we extend our deepest sympathy to the love

Rest In Heaven Sonda. I will miss you. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. Your family has my deepest condolences πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™β€οΈ

Thyronda L. Willis Jones

I'm so sorry for the loss of such a sweet woman. A woman who always kept a smile on her face!

My heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love, memories, and support surrounding you.

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. πŸ€πŸ™πŸ½

Kira

Your loved one's kindness and love will echo in our hearts forever".

Deborah Hill-Handy

Sending our condolences and prayers to the family and friends she was a very sweet and beautiful soul she is going to be missed by all

Crystal & Willie Lynch

Sending Prayers love hugs and our sincere condolences to my family.πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Gretal Brown and Family

With heartfelt sympathy, we send prayers to your family, may God cover and give you all the strength you need to help in this time, blessings.

wyatt Family

Praying that the family find Peace, Comfort, Healing and Love in this time. God is still the almighty and still present. Trust Believe and Keep the Faith!

Taylor Peoples

Sending Prayers and Condolences to the Family I'm going to miss her even when we meet up at Walmart and Cut Up.Sleep On Queen.

Sandra Hall

To Katonya and family My most heartfelt condolences to you all. Love and prayers. Be consoled by your special memories and the happy times you shared together. Nell Wayne Mother of Monika Mark-Flemings

Nell Wayne

Rip Granny Sonda I will miss you everyday. Thank you.

Keejaaaa

May God's peace, comfort and strength sustain each of you during this challenging time. You are in my prayers.

Joyce Spears

Praying for the family

nicolehoward0903@gmail.com

This is one woman I can truly say was the sweetest kindest person I ever met always had a great Hello how you doing words and smile every time we crossed paths I can truly call her a friend and she will be deeply missed 😞

Sheila Hall Harris

She will truly be missed, we stayed laughing at any and every single thing. Me and her used to sit at that desk while she ate her chips just talking on and on 😭 from the wigs we liked, to dresses, to church baskets she's seen on Pinterest or facebook πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. She was my favorite sub, she truly is missed.

Micheal.J

Prayers for strength; and condolences for the families ❀️ A beautiful person

Kathy Thomas

Im lost for words right now I just talked to you about me going to school and everything you was always one call away ..Imma miss you so much my girl ..all the gossip and laughs and talking about people we stayed talking about people regardless who it was 😭right there in they face but I love you so much my heart I know you're going to be watching over me just keep me in the right path 🫢🏼

Te’naya Jenkins

Sending prayers, strength, & love to the family. Classmate, you are LOVED and will be greatly missed. Your light was unique, and it was an honor & a joy to know you. πŸ’”

Marie

I thank God for the little time I met Mrs Vanzant at cornerstone hospital she a very sweet lady and I was blessed for God let her pass my way, my God cover and keep her husband and kids. My the family stick close to each other and love on each other, last not least always keep God first in everything you do and say . You all have my condolences and prayers πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Shelia Harper

My sincere condolences go out to this family. Trice was such a blessing to me when I worked at Mansfield High School from 2011-2017. She assisted me in all of my endeavors. I will never forget your sweet personality nor your beautiful spirit and smile. Much ❀️ love to this entire family including all of the cousins!❀️❀️❀️ Rest easy until we meet again!

Mattie Cuba

You will be Missed my favorite sub! You always got on me and told me " if you keep looking forward you will never know what's behind you "πŸ˜”Imma miss you I love you πŸ˜”β€οΈ

Mikala H

With heavy hearts, we pause to honor and remember a precious woman who was such a sweet and faithful part of our church family. Her gentle spirit, kind words, and loving heart were a blessing to everyone who crossed her path. She carried a quiet grace that reflected the love of Christ, and her presence will truly be missed among us.

Though our hearts grieve, we are comforted by the promise of God's Word that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Today we celebrate a life well lived, a life of faith, kindness, and devotion. The love she shared and the impact she made will remain in the hearts of this church family for years to come.

To her family, please know that you are not alone in your sorrow. We stand with you in prayer and support, asking God to surround you with His peace that surpasses all understanding. May the same God who gave her to you for such a beautiful season now comfort you with the assurance that she is resting safely in His presence.

Her voice may be silent here, but her legacy of love, faith, and sweetness will continue to echo in the lives she touched.

With heartfelt love and prayers, Pastor Joseph & First Lady Michelle Hall

Michelle Hall

My girl, we loved us a good sale, would just buy stuff we didn't need, imma miss seeing you, but get your rest, you will be truly missed πŸ•ŠοΈ

Natalie

Sending my condolences,love and prayers to the family,such a sweet soul full of laughter! ~always my Tricey 🩷

Brittney

You will truly be miss my cousin, my Facebook live will not be the same without you grabbing all that jewelry. With u and Lisa and Debra talking all that noise. When I go live I know you be looking down at us saying that my earrings right their. I'm gonna miss you stopping by my shop. Love u. Praying for our family

Veronica Vanzant

My deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Shonda Samuel-Vanzant

Roshunda Drain

My deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Shonda Samuel-Vanzant

Roshunda Drain

My deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Shonda Samuel-Vanzant

Roshunda Drain

My deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Shonda Samuel-Vanzant

Roshunda Drain

My deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Shonda Samuel-Vanzant

Roshunda Drain

My heart is so broken now. My strength comes knowing you are ok. I can hear you saying Miss Rita it's go be alright. Family I'm praying for yall there's strength in numbers so stay together RIP my friend you are so missed and loved πŸ₯° Rita

Rita Myles

My girl!my girl!how much I will miss you! You were an amazing inspiration to the youth of Mansfield middle and high school through out the years. When you were in the classroom every student was in the classroom trying to get every bit of your love and attention.we will wholeheartedly miss you. You will always be in my heart forever ❀️🫢🏾

Ladasia Adams

Sending my condolences prayers and love to my family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Marilyn

You were absolutely amazing beautiful lady...thank you for sharing your light with so many...we will keep shining brightly in your honor...always His grace...love you πŸ’œ

Adria

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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