Shariah Monae Cantrell

Shariah Monae Cantrell obituary, Gainesville, GA

Shariah Monae Cantrell

Shariah Cantrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wimberly Funeral Home on Mar. 24, 2025.

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Shariah Monae Cantrell was born on April 27, 2002 to Royneice Lee in Gainesville, Ga. She attended Gainesville High School and graduated in May of 2022. She made her presence known with her beautiful laugh and smile. She made many friends and left others wanting to be near her. Her favorite words were "Eat-Eat" and those that knew her, know how she loved to eat. After graduation, Shariah spent her days with her family, spreading joy to everyone around her. She was the sunshine that helped us make it through each day.
Shariah went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2025 after battling an illness. She was surrounded by her family in her final moments.
Shariah was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Grady "Big Daddy" Richardson Sr., Bernice Cheeks Watkins, Willie B. Watkins, and her great uncle Grady Richardson, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving mother Royneice Lee. Her devoted little Big brother Clayton "C.J." Clark. Her Great-grandmother Almeria Hendrix Richardson (Big Moma), Grandparents Roger Lee, & Mandy Lee. Aunts LaCorsha (Henley) Lee-Allen, Miosha Lee. Favorite uncle Roger Lee, Jr. Great-Aunts Louvenia Richardson, Sherry (Tim) Mize, Sharon (Stevie) Hudson. Great-Uncle John Richardson. Cousins Paisley Lee, Malik Lee, Darion Allen, Roger (Trey) Lee III, Tamika Jackson, Tribecca Mize, Caleb Mize, Jahmeil Cantrell, and Kahlil Jackson. Special Aunts Candice Truelove and Teri Cleveland. Jonathan Clark, Jason Brown, Chris " Bama" Ragland and a host of other family and friends.

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