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Official Obituary of

Sherrian Thomas

February 10, 1960 ~ October 31, 2024 (age 64) 64 Years Old

Sherrian Thomas Obituary

OBITUTARY

A Time to be Born 

Mrs. Sherrian Elaine Thomas was born February 10, 1960, to the late Reverend Gladys Flowers and Booker T. Lyons Sr. in Gainesville, FL. 

A Time to Live  

Sherrian affectionately known to most as “Sharon” and to her close friends as “Tight.”  She never met a stranger. She loved life and lived it!  Her sense of humor was infectious.  Her smile always light up any room or space.

Education: Alachua county Public Schools, Gainesville High School Class of 1978. University of Florida. Bachelor's Degree in Business. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Black Hatters

Moved to Tampa, FL briefly 

Marriage: Reginald Thomas June 13, 1992 

Work: HRS, Department of Corrections as a Probation officer for 30 years. Most recently she came out of retirement and returned to do clerical work. 

Religious Affiliation: Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church 

Extracurricular: Gainesville Black Hat Divas, Duval Heights Community 

A Time to Die

God whispered, it is time to rest on Thursday, October 31, 2024 

A Time to Mourn 

Her mother Gladys Flowers preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory are her father:  Booker T. Lyons Sr.,  A loving and devoted husband Reginald Thomas, daughter: Asha Thomas, step-children: Jeffery Thomas (Nikki), Candice Thomas, sisters: Donna Price (Jimmy), Clorretta Thorton (Charles), Keesha Kimbrel (Alex), TiffiniCineus (Gerald) brothers: Booker T. Lyons Jr. (Terri), John Flowers Jr.(Courtney), , Mother in law: Juanita McGlon, Sister in Law: Toni Lee- Harris, grandchildren: Asa Hall and Devion Johnson Jr., god-children: Reginald James II  and Johntavious Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, and close friends.

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
November 8, 2024

12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Phillip & Sons Visitation Suite
310 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666

Delta Sigma Theta Omega Omega Service
Saturday
November 9, 2024

9:30 AM
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
2905 SE 21st Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641

Celebration of Life
Saturday
November 9, 2024

11:00 AM
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
2905 SE 21st Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641

Place of Earthly Rest

Forest Meadows Memorial Park-West
700 NW 143rd Street
Newberry, FL 32669

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