Reflections R emembering E rica
Erica Nicole Sargent was born on February 6, 1996, in Memphis, TN, to Eric and Felicia Sargent. She attended Alton and Holmes Road Elementary Schools before moving on to John P. Freeman Optional School, where she was noted as an honor student, member of the marching band, and center on the varsity basketball team. Erica also played basketball at Whitehaven. In 2014, she graduated from Whitehaven High School with honors. Dedicated to bettering herself, Erica graduated from Jackson State University with HonorsBachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education in 2018.
She began her work in the body of Christ at an early age. Erica began her work for the Lord as a member of the children’s Sunday School and choir at First Baptist Church, Lauderdale. On July 27, 2008, Erica officially professed her faith in Christ at Brown Baptist, where she continued to be a faithful and dedicated member. During her service at Brown Baptist, Erica participated in the Youth Choir and Youth Sunday School. As a part of her mission work, Erica went on a trip to New Mexico to help educate other youth about Christ. She served the Lord faithfully and gladly.
Erica was a very unselfish young lady who had a beautiful and caring disposition. She remained focused on public service throughout her life. Ms. Sargent began her public service with the Girls Scouts of America during her years in primary school. Erica cherished doing community service with Lovely Ladies of Elegance (L.L.E) her time as a student at Whitehaven High School. Further, she delivered meals to seniors on Christmas Day for sixteen years.
A young lady with a beauty that radiated from within, Erica had many talents. She was wellversed in technology. Erica was also a self-taught makeup artist and loved modeling. She was ever mindful of her beloved parents and strived to make them proud. She worked as often as she could to help support herself during college to alleviate the expenses of college.
It had been her desire to work with small children in her hometown. After graduating from Jackson State University, Erica spent six weeks in Nashville, TN, with Project Transformation, a program to help inner-city children. Upon her return to Memphis, she began her dream job at Porter- Leath Headstart. She was able to pursue her career at the American Way location.
Erica leaves to cherish her memories, her parents, Eric and Felicia Sargent; two sisters Faith and Alexis Sargent; grandparents Dr. Eugene and Lois Sargent, Willie Robert Jimerson, Jr., great-grandfather, James Madison White; Godmother, Diane Holmes; Godfather, Thomas Ridley; two aunts Dr. Needra (Timothy) Sargent-Coleman; Stephanye (Gerald) Jimerson; uncle, Rev. James Robert (Rachelle) Jimerson; five great uncles, six great aunts, and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.
Celebration The Celebration of Life Erica Nicole Sargent
Saturday, January 4, 2019 • 3:00 P.M.
Brown Missionary Baptist Church
7200 Swinnea Road • Southaven, Mississippi 38671
Pastor Bartholomew Orr ~ Pastor ~
Prelude
Processional
Selection...................................................................................................BMBC Praise Team
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament............................................................................Rev. Marquis Gooden
New Testament........................................................................Rev. J. Robert Jimerson
Prayer of Comfort.............................................................................Pastor Derrick Anderson
Solo.....................................................................................................................Posely Jones
“Remembering Erica”
(Three Minutes Please)
Teachers - Linda Campbell & Marcia Smith
Neighborhood Friends - Adrianne & Autumn Moore
Sisterly Tribute - Alexis & Faith Sargent
Solo &Video Tribute...........................................................................................Gwen Pollard
Acknowledgements...............................................................................Eric & Felicia Sargent
Selection...................................................................................................BMBC Praise Team
Eulogy..............................................................................................Pastor Bartholomew Orr
Recessional
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
II Timothy 4:7
Our Angel Up In Heaven
Our angel up in heaven, We wanted you to know, We feel you watching over us, everywhere we go.
We wish you were with us, but that can never be, Memories of you in our hearts, that only we can see.
Our angel up in heaven, we hope you understand, That we would give anything, if we could hold your hand.
We’d hold you oh so tightly, and never let you go, And all the love inside of us, to you we would show.
Our angel up in heaven, for now we are apart, You’ll always live inside of us, deep within my heart.
Love Always, Your Loving Parents Eric & Felicia
I Came, I Slayed, I Conquered!
Written By: Crystal Danielle Robinson
I came. I slayed. I conquered! So please, don’t weep for me any longer! God gave me a mission to fulfill I handled it with grace, sophistication, and skill!
My dear loved ones, although my time with you may have seemed short
Remember that all things happen in God’s Will, no less, no more!
Every step I took I left a trail of smiles for miles I have lived a life worthwhile!
Dear loved ones be happy for me!
I have earned my wings!
I am done with these trivial earthly things! No more pain and no more suffering
It’s a celebration that I have gone on to glory! Until the time comes that we should meet again, live your life as I have lived mine
With happiness, with love, and with joy divine! I came!
I’m sorry I couldn’t stay.
I slayed!
I did things my way but now at rest I must lay. I conquered!
And in that, loved ones, please find peace and comfort!
~Acknowledgements ~
The family of Erica Nicole Sargent, gratefully acknowledges and thank each of you for the love expressed through your prayers, calls, texts, cards, food, visits, flowers, and other acts of kindness during our time of bereavement. Also, special thanks to Pastor Bartholomew Orr and The Brown M.B. Church and the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. May God Bless each of you and please continue to pray for our strength in the Lord.
The Family
Joshua Coleman Timothy Coleman
Christopher Watkins Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
