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SIDNETTE I. FERGUSON
Mrs. Sidnette I. Ferguson-Garniss, age 37, passed away October 2, 2016 at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Mrs. Garniss was a graduate of Gainesville High School, class of 1998, and attended Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church; she was employed with Wal-Mart as a Customer Service Representative.
She is survived by her husband; Bruce Garniss, II, Gainesville, FL, children, Keylon Garniss, Bruce Garniss, III, LaShonda Garniss, all of Gainesville, FL, mother; Jeanette Day, Gainesville, FL, mother-in-law; Shannon Zimmerman, father-in-law; Scott Zimmerman, both of Gainesville, FL, siblings; Sidney Ferguson, Michael Ferguson, Ledrick Ferguson, Michelle Ferguson (Donald), Mychelle Davis (Edward), all of Gainesville, FL, Nicole Ferguson (Mike), Hollywood, FL devoted paternal grandmother; Eartha Ferguson, Gainesville, FL, grandfather; Sidney H. Ferguson (Bernethel), Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Garniss will be held, 11:00am, Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, Rev. Karl Smith, Officiating; burial will take place 1:00pm, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Mrs. Garniss will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until the hour of Service. Family and friends are asked to meet on Saturday at Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., at 10:15am to form the Cortege.
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Pamela Power
October 16, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, she was a very sweet person I worked with her at Publix. God bless her family. God gained another angel.
Nichole Ferguson
October 16, 2016
This is by far one of the hardest things I had to do in life....watch as a sibling was buried. My heart ached so bad when I first heard the news, and up until the day of your home going it felt so unreal. I even questioned God how could he take such a sweet kind-hearted person away from so many of her loved ones. His answer was he know we loved her ever so dearly, but he loved her more. You see all of us are here on borrowed time...we're not guaranteed tomorrow. God was tired of such a sweet soul being in pain and suffering, he was tired of her going back and forth to doctors and they couldn't cure her, her was tired of all them sleepless nights she had, so he eased her pain and gave her external rest and peace in his heavenly kingdom. So intead of weeping in sorrow, remember and cherish all the beautiful memories you were allowed to make with such a beautiful soul. Heaven has truly gained another angel, and God I surely appreciate the time you let us spend with one of your angels here on earth, but it was her time to return home to you. Sidnette's earthly journey was done and cpmpleted. I love you my sister, and I'm looking forward to seeing that beautiful smile again.
Ann Warren
October 15, 2016
My condolences to your family
MARISA ROBINSON
October 14, 2016
My prayers to Micheal and Nicole and the rest of the family may God comfort you through your time of sorrow
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jason johnson
October 14, 2016
My prayers are with you all in this time Rest In Peace
Shannon Zimmermann
October 14, 2016
Everybody...light a candle! It's on the first page. I didn't say what I wanted earlier...so here goes...
Sidnette...what I will miss most is your strength and courage! I can still hear you say to Sirinity "WOMAN..GET THAT BLANKET OFF THAT BABY HEAD!!! PEOPLE DON'T LIKE LOOKING AT YOU FEEDING HIM...LOOK THE HELL AWAY". Or the many times you said "Keith..there's something wrong with you!" when he would make a bad joke! I know....everyone wants to talk about you being an Angel and all...and you are! But I wanted to share some of MY memories! I'll always love you!
Karen strawder Cromwell
October 13, 2016
My prayers are With your family RIH sidnette . Bruce I'm praying for you and your family during this hard time.
Juanita Pelham
October 13, 2016
Bruce - Sidnette will be truly missed. I know Tonya, Eric and Sidnette are having a great homecoming gathering, where we will all be welcomed one day. Be blessed. (Eric's mom)
Kelli Cocco
October 13, 2016
Sidnette such a beautiful amazing women... thank you for showing me true strength, courage, and love. I met you at walmart and didn't really know then how much you were going to impact my life and teach me. I admire you and will always remember all of our little chats but most of all no matter what your smile... gorgeous inside out! May you rest in heaven sweet angel
Lakeshia Archer-Ross
October 13, 2016
SIDNETTE, I miss you and I won't forget you. You were a genuine friend and I'm gonna miss calling you "Michelle Obama" because you had her same spirit with a heart of gold. You finally got RELIEF, I just wish it wasn't THAT kind. The kind that takes the physical. But it's OK God has you! I'm okay with that. I'll see you in the morning. REST PEACEFULLY FRIEND✝
Lashonda (Sha) Garniss
October 13, 2016
This is probably going to be the longest message on here & most emotional one but I don't care. October 1,2016 around 12 I saw something that I never wanted to see. It was a very long day from being by your side from 12 something that Saturday to 7 that Sunday October 2,2016. I was hoping you would wake up but you never did. Seeing all them tubes in you hurted me because I didn't like seeing you like that. I remember when you first got rid of this cancer you was jumping & running down the hallway crying. Me, the boys, & dad was so happy for you. That day was probably the most happiest news you could get. I was praying that this cancer never came back but it did. You fought a real hard battle mama. You're the strongest person I knew. Some people would've gave up but you said you did it for us. Not only was you my mama but you was my bestfriend which was taken away from me. The boys have a father to look up to & I do too but I don't have a mother to look up to anymore, to teach me things, go get our nails done all the time, hang out with, climb in bed with just because I wanted to lay next to you. I was born 4 days after your birthday, I really was hoping you could make it to our birthday but God said it was time to go. He gained another Angel. I will come visit you on your birthday & I will celebrate it for you. I cry at night knowing I will never be able to see you, call, text, or hear your voice again. I am not ready for Saturday & Monday at all. We argued all the time but there was never a day I went without saying I love you. You no longer have to suffer & be in anymore more I'm glad it's all over but I just wish it didn't have to end like this. I wish you could still be here & all the pain was gone. Past few days I haven't been able to think, if I see a picture of you I cry, think about you I cry. It's nights when I don't sleep at all. I think about the future I'm going to have & knowing you won't be there physically bothers me. It's going to be hard knowing your not here anymore but you will forever be in my heart. I literally talk about you everyday & it puts a smile on my face. I'll remember all the good times we had. R.I.P Mama, I love you forever❤.
Bruce Garniss jr
October 13, 2016
I will miss you everyday and I love you thank you for having three beautiful children with me. I will miss that beautiful smile. It has been a wonderful 21 years with you and I will never forget you. You will always be remembered by me and our three wonderful children.you are the sweetest person I have ever known I love you so much.
Shannon Zimmermann
October 13, 2016
I miss you every day. Smile down on us. You're in good company!
Elizabeth Latson
October 13, 2016
Rest in peace Sidnette gone but not forgotten....You will ever be missed by your sweetness and kindness and most of all that smile. Heaven has won another Angel
Kendra Carter
October 13, 2016
For you will truly be missed my friend for you fought a good fight and now your in God's loving arms. No more pain and that sweet peace that no one will ever understand and to the family my deepest condolences, but rest in knowing that God's got her now.
Sheree Ross
October 13, 2016
Wow very sweet young lady a lady of very few words she had a beautiful spirit and smile my sincere condolences to her entire family
Jennifer Hines
October 13, 2016
Sidnette was a quiet sweet young lady since High School, she always had something positive to say. Being classmates and having babies side by side right around the same ages this really hits close to home. The last conversation I had with her just months before her passing she made mention of her husband and babies and spoke of how strong her kids had been for her. I could tell like most mamas, she lived for her babies! My deepest condolences to her husband, children, my other classmates, Michael & Nicole & family! Hold on to God's unchanging hand during this time, he's been the best comforter I've found yet! John 14:1-4
Meshell Ferguson
October 13, 2016
Rest in peace. You will be missed but not forgotten. I love you Lil sister. You are forever in my heart.
Love your big sister, Meshell D. Ferguson
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