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Felita Sapp Obituary

Sapp, Felita Diane

69, of St. Petersburg, Florida transitioned on April 28, 2025. She's survived by her husband, Lenwood Sapp Sr.; sons, Lenwood Sapp Jr. (Laquisha), Jesse Martin Sapp; daughter, Angelita Sapp; brothers, James Martin, Robert Martin Jr., Baxter Martin (Bridgette); sisters, Barbara Hawkins, Beverly Johnson (Jerry), Brenda King; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends. Visit. May 9, 4-7 pm (wake 6-7pm) and Service, May 10, 11 am, both at 5th Ave Church of Christ.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on May 7, 2025.

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Fred Clayton

September 7, 2025

So sorry for your loss, Mrs Sapp was a very sweet ,kind person , she will be missed by many ,she spread kindness wherever she went ,my heart hurts finding this out ,Prayers for her and family

Dezra Hudson Flournoy

June 7, 2025

Diane and I, became friends when we were young. We both had you kids. She became my friend. We shared our dreams and secrets. I'll always love and miss her.

Loletia Lawton Flowers

May 10, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Martin and Sapp families

Kathleen Scott

May 8, 2025

My condolences to her family she always was sweet and a friendly person all during school years class of 74

Kathleen Johnson

May 7, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family: Diane was the personification of unconditional love and friendship! Diane always lifted others up with her selfless dedication. She promised I would forever be her sister-in-law, no matter what!! We stood the test of time... Forever my Sister-in-LoveI will forever cherish your infectious smile and our adventures to Kissin Cuzzins (Banana ). Visiting Florida will never be the same. I love you D. Sapp

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Memorial Events
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May

9

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

5th Avenue Church of Christ

4200 5th Ave So, St., FL 33711

May

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

5th Avenue Church of Christ

4200 5th Ave So, St., FL 33711

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Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - St. Petersburg

4535 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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