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Sonda Samuels - Vanzant

09/22/1971 - 03/05/2026

Obituary For Sonda 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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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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