Miss Erika Estelle Marie Barnes was born on January 25, 1979 in Valdosta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Iviry Lamar Davis and Cherry Lee Davis.
On February 19, 2022 the angel of death came quietly in Archibold Hospital in Thomasville, GA and sealed the lips of our beloved daughter.
Erika attended school at Central High in Thomasville, GA. She worked as a transporter at Archbold Hospital for many years before she became sick. Erika Barnes has a degree in Associate of Science in management at Colorado Technical University. Under the leadership of Evangelical Faith Vision Ministries of Albany, GA, she was a member and Associate Pastor at First Boston Tabernacle of Praise Church.
She Leaves to cherish her memories her mother Cherry Davis of Boston, GA; her kids Sha’Daja Jones 17, Amaria Barnes 6; her brothers Gerry Scruggs of Riverdale, GA, Michael Davis (Jerri) of Tifton, GA, Shannon Davis, Deonta Richardson of Jacksonville, FL and sister Cherry ILonia Latonya Smith (Reggie) of Gainesville, FL; God sister Doris Miley; God daughter Heavenly Lamons; four great nieces Tiffany Green, Ceara Williams, Makayla Davis; one great nephew Avery Williams; nephew Michael Williams; God mother Patricia Jones; two special friends Althea Smith and Anthony Shaw; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life will be Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11AM at Pallbearer Cemetery with Overseer Alfonia Sanford, eulogist. Visitation will be Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 3PM-7PM. Visit this website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration.
Continue to keep the family in your daily thoughts and prayers.
I still miss you my friend. Until we meet again someday.
My condolences and prayers to the family. I'm at a loss for words. I will miss her. She was my rock at a couple of low points in my life. We worked at the same job and I loved her as my sister. My beautiful friend has gone home now to take her rest. Love you forever Erika. Sheila James
We send comforting words and offer deepest sympathy to the family she left behind, especially her mother and 2 daughters. We pray God's strength will see you through.
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Erika is a great friend and I will miss her. I will miss that beautiful smile and words of encouragement. I love you Erika. Angela Esther
So Sorry to hear about my dear friend more like a sister I know you are not in pain anymore and we loved you but God loved you more on behalf of c/o 97 a flower has been purchased and a donation give💕🙏🏾💕
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