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Obituary For Kevia Bernarda Gross

The funeral services for the late Miss Kevia Gross, who departed this life on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Ashburn, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. from the Madison Avenue Church of God by Faith in Ashburn, Georgia. Elder Ulysses Teague will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the “Shipps Funeral Home” Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

“A flower is gone, but the fragrance lingers on.”

Sister Kevia Bernarda Gross was born in Tifton, Georgia on April 29, 1994 to Ms. Precious Retonda Douglas and Mr. Kevin Bernard Gross.

Kevia grew up in Turner County with her parents and siblings. She was an active, talented, and smart child. She attended schools in the Turner County Public School System and graduated with Honors from Turner County High School in 2012. Kevia further her education by attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, and Armstrong College in Savannah, Georgia, but later came home to work at CVS Pharmacy and R&M Pharmacy. She attended Southern Regional Technical College in Tifton, Georgia, where she earned an Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, and 2022, she earned another Associate Degree from Southern Regional as a Surgical Technician. Kevia was presented enrolled at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia for the upcoming Winter Quarter.

Kevia gave her life to Christ at an early age and joined the Madison Avenue Church of God by Faith, where she served faithfully in many capacities until her passing. Kevia was a woman who understood the value of working for what you want out of life, as she was employed as a Surgical Technician at Southwell Hospital in Tifton, Georgia, and was also the owner of Blemished Photography Studios and Brushes and Ink Craft Studios.

Kevia was known for her forthcoming attitude and personality, and cooperative spirit. To really know her was to love her. But above all she loved God and she will be sadly missed, especially by her family.

Our Beloved Kevia slept away in the loving arms of the Most High God on October 2, 2023, at her home. She was preceded in death by her sister, Xandria Horne, maternal grandparents, Ms. Delores Douglas and Reverend Robert Douglas, her maternal great grandmothers, Mrs. Winnie Jones (“Big Mama”), Rosa Mae Douglas, her maternal great grandfathers, Alex Young, Jack Douglas, Sr.; her paternal great grandmothers, Ms. Bertha Harden, Mrs. Leona H. Taylor ("Muh”), paternal great grandfathers, Mr. Richard Harden, Mr. Willis Taylor I.

Kevia leaves to mourn her passing, but always cherishing her memory, her mother, Mrs. Precious R. Douglas Horne of Ashburn, GA; her father, Mr. Kevin Bernard Gross of Jonesboro, GA; her bonus father, Mr. Xavier Horne of Ashburn, GA; her grandmother, Mrs. Patricia Ann Horne; her siblings, Mr. Kevian Douglas, Ms. Precious Boyd, both of Ashburn, GA, Sgt. Jameel Sanders of Ft. Stewart, Hinesville, GA, Xavier Horne II of Fitzgerald, GA,; her paternal grandparents, Ms. Mary D. Taylor of Ashburn, GA, Mr. LeRoy Gross of Cincinnati, OH; paternal great grandfather, Preston Holmes, Jr.; aunts and uncles, Mrs. Debora (Elder James) Patterson, Minister Renee Douglas, Mrs. Winnie Douglas (Ronnie) Brown, Rev. Christopher Douglas, all of Ashburn, GA, Mr. Christopher (Cynthia) Gross, Mrs. Melody J. (L’Veski) Parker of Ashburn, GA, Mr. Marlon L. Gross of Huntsville, AL, Ms. Carolyn Sanders of New Haven, CT, Robert Douglas, Jr. of Jefferson City, MO, Erica Douglas, Corey Douglas, both of Sylvester, Georgia, Tre'von Horne, Preston (Tanya) Horne, both of Tifton, GA; three godchildren, Jaleel Rucker, Javan Rucker, Jr., Olivia Walker; nieces and nephews, Peyton, Ava, Jameel, Jr., Jace, Xavier, Jeremy, Arajii, Alayah; god parents, Elder Ulysses Teague and Lady Shirley Teague; a close friend, Jaivius Parker; and a host of other relatives, co-workers, and sorrowing friends.

Please join us in continuing our faith in God and prayer, as we pray for strength and endurance during our loss.

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Erica Douglas sent Red and White Handled Basket for Kevia Bernarda Gross - October 07, 2023

I give my sincere condolences. May God continue to comfort our family and give them strength in their time of need. I love you big sis. -Erica Douglas

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We Love you all & keeping the family lifted in prayer!
With Sincere Sympathy, Akeria McHenry & Your Char La'mon sisters

My condolences to the family. May God give you the peace and comfort during this time as only He can. Love you all, Katrina Mckinney

My deepest sympathy.
Tonya Brown and Family

My deepest sincere condolences. Praying for strength for the family. You will always have the vivid memories to hold on to. Sending hugs to the Douglas and Gross family. Shirlean Patterson

Sending my condolences to the family of Kevia Gross! She will be forever in our hearts, forever loved and cherished! Such a beautiful soul❤️🕊️🙏🏽 Love, Cousin Carla

From the Floyd Family, Kevin, we wish we could have been there, but we are sending our love and condolences from New York! We Love you so much from Cousin Carla, Auntie Gwen, Uncle Carlton, Cousin Ronald and Cousin Kyla and many cousin and great cousins! Kevia was much loved and she will be greatly missed! ❤️🙏🏽🕊️

I worked with Kevia in the endoscopy department at the hospital. Kevia was so nice and very kind hearted. I truly will miss her. I pray for strength, peace, and comfort over her family. Rest in paradise Kevia💔

Deepest sympathies from New Providence Missionary Baptist Church

I loved Kevia dearly as a friend and as a co worker. She had a way way of making me smile and laugh especially when she called me by my first name. She will be missed so much at work. Continued prayers for the family. I will always be HER Teresa. Renee Danford

My condolences to the family. May God give strength and comfort to all in there time of need.

Kevia, such a beautiful intelligent young woman who touched the lives of many. My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May God give you the strength to endure in the days ahead. 🙏🏾💜

Kevia was a beautiful, smart young lady and a joy to know and love. I am so very sorry for your loss and will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Vickie A. Brown

My condolences to your family. A sweet soul gone too soon. Your smile and the time we had in vacation bible study with the kids that week was a special time. I got the chance to know you. Sending hugs to your family. Monica Paulk and Wynter Stafford

My condolences to the Douglas and Gross family. May God continue to strengthen you through your time of bereavement with deepest sympathy. The Tye family.

I'm still in disbelief. You will be truly missed. You was a great friend and overall person. The sweetest person I have ever meet. I love you my friend until we meet again. Love Lindsey Edwards

I love you Kevia and you will be missed. Your special cousin, Shaniah

So sorry to hear of Kevia's passing. Sending my prayers and condolences. May God watch over you during your time of grief. Love, Kendra Charles

Sending prayers and condolences to the Douglas and Gross Family.. Praying for you all.
Jonathan T Fuller , CCO, CCA, CFSGM Atlanta,GA

Such a precious soul gone too soon. May God give the family the strength needed at this difficult time. Quita

Sending my sincere condolences to the family of this beautiful person inside and out. May you rest in Peace Kevia. Queen Carithers

May The Lord comfort this family and friends during your time of grief.

Wow...I'm still in disbelief of your passing but my spirit knows and understand that God makes no mistakes and he only picks the best. Even though we don't quite understand the move of God we yet except it. So sleep well sweetie and rest in Gods great joy. R.I.P. Kevia 💕💙💕

Kevin is the portrait of kindness. I saw her about a month ago at the hospital and I was struggling to open the door to leave. She kindly walked over push the button with a smile and soft giggle. As if she wanted to say "really Sis Lisa". She is really going to be miss. Rest in Peace Sweetie"

Sorry to hear of your loss. I will continually pray for strength for your family. Nasalia Hammock Owens family

My condolences goes to family sorry for loss

Kevia was genuine and kind. She was a joy to serve along with in the ministry. May the sweet memories bring you smiles and laughter in place of sadness. Let God give you peace and comfort. Continuously praying for you all - Miriam, Landyn, and Lillian 💜

May God give you all comfort because I know that this pain is unbearable. Praying for you my friend.

So Sorry For Your Loss.Praying For The Family.Juanita Mayo And Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Kevia was a wonderful and most kind person when I worked at Mothers Love, she always kept you laughing and welcoming with open arms. Sending love and hugs with my condolences out to the family during this time 💜

I worked with Kevia at Mother's Love. She was such a sweet and caring person. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.