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Obituary For Lavonne Sheffield
Mrs. Lavonne Sheffield of Atlanta passed on May 4,2021. Funeral service will be held May 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home,Chapel and Cremation Services 3047 Campbellton Rd. SW. 30311/ 4043492400. Viewing for Ms. Sheffield will be held from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday May 14, 2021. All participants must wear a mask. Our Chapel occupancy is 400 people which allows social distancing. Service will be livestream (scroll to end of obituary and select link for Lavonne's funeral service. LaVonne Sheffield “AKA” Sister Black was born June 11, 1946 to the late Willie Lou Ector and Roger Magby. To the world Sister Black didn’t just raise 4 solders but a whole community. She fed the hungry and comforted the lost. It did not matter what walk of life you followed, you were welcome when in her presence. She would always feed you and celebrate life. She was firm, kind and giving. She never met a stranger. She attended Turner High School and pursued her love for food service. On May 4, 2021 she was embraced by God’s Loving arms and was called home to be with her Loving Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Lou Ector, Roger Magby; sister Ruby Patterson; brother, Gary Ector and Sherre. Daughters; Wanda Sheffield, Angela Sheffield and son James Sheffield. Two brothers; Roger Magby, Alvin and Dennis; Grandchildren Willie, Jasmine, Olicia, Quentin, Mason, Jameshia, Monique, Momica, Pop and host of other relatives and friends.
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To All of you sorry i couldn't attend but know my heart was with you. Sister Black was my girl.. love you guys and i pray God give you strength through your healing process.. Sabrina
To Anne, Babe, Wanda.. sorry i couldn't attend because Sister Black was my girl. But know my heart is you guys and I love you all. Sabrina
Sending love and sympathy to Baby James, Ann, and Wanda and families from cousin Sherneka Caron and family (daughter of Sherry Redford-Lavonne's sister).
To the Family of Sister Black...I was saddened, to hear about her passing...I hope and pray u all...will have, strength during this, time of loss....
Keisha Gardner
REST IN PEACE SISTER BLACK YOU WILL BE MISSED WE LOVED YOU LIKE FAMILY ,FROM PAMELA BROWN MARTHA BROWN PARKER AND BRENNA BROWN AND FAMILY .
To Wanda, Ann and Baby James, we are sending heartfelt condolence for the loss of your mom. May the good Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Love you all dearly, Brenda, Nene, Nakia and Family.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
