Spartanburg, SC - Sabrina Lynn Gist, 44, of Spartanburg, SC transitioned from Earth to Glory on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at her home. Born December 21, 1971, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of Earnestine (Divinity) Mickel of Moore, SC and Leroy Gist of Spartanburg, SC. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Sabrina was pursuing a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University at the time of her passing. She retired as a Master Deputy in May of 2015 from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department after over 25 years of service in law enforcement as a Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Deputy and Spartanburg City Police Officer. Sabrina was a Christian and an energetic and devoted member of the Spartanburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during which time she spent countless hours engaged in community service. She had a heart for mentoring young girls and was a champion of social action. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Barbara (Marco) Nestola of Inman, SC, LeDonna Gist of Hilton Head, SC, and Yasmine Mickel of Spartanburg, SC; a loving niece, who she doted on, Kalynn Nestola of Inman, SC; two nephews and numerous cousins whom she treasured. A Celebration of the Life of Sabrina Lynn Gist will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 700 S. Converse St., Spartanburg, SC. Bishop Charles J.J. Jackson, III will officiate. Omega Omega Final Rites will be conducted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to funeral service. This ceremony will be open to the public. Visitation will follow at 12:15 p.m. until the hour of service. The family is at the home, 515 Lucerne Dr., Spartanburg SC.
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