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Sharian Gist Obituary

Sharian Gist TRENTON - Sharian Gist, 65, of Trenton, was called home to be with her Lord on July 12, 2015. Born in Buffalo, NY, Sharian was educated in the Trenton Public School System. She graduated from the Trenton Central High School and Mercer County Community College. Sharian was employed by the NJ Dept. of Corrections before gaining employment with the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities. She served as an associate minster for the Sam Naples Sr. Center and Grace Cathedral Fellowship Ministries. She also served as mentor for the STAs, Faircrest Community Organization, and the East Ward Community Association. Predeceased by her parents, Charles Mackins and Carrie Taylor; and grandson, Chevin Burgess, Sharian leaves to cherish precious memories her husband of 25 years, Billie Eugene Gist, two sons, Kevin B. and Tarik Mackins; one daughter, Tashel S. Colvin (Prentice); seven grandchildren, Aneisha and Antwan Burgess, Essence, Ajia, and Te’mia Mackins, and Mizani and Ja’den Colvin; one great grandchild; several cousins; her special cat, Glory; and many special friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10 am at Grace Cathedral Fellowship Ministries, 1217 Calhoun St., Trenton. Interment will be in Colonial Memorial Park. Calling hours will be held from 8 to 10 am at the church. Arrangements are by Campbell Funeral Chapel, Trenton.
Published by The Trentonian from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2015.

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CAROLYNN NOTTINGHAM

July 5, 2016

We miss you dearly Minister Gist. But we know that earth loss is Heaven's gain. See you again in Glory!!!
Love
The Nottingham Family

July 26, 2015

Love you Sharian missed seeing you I know you are in a better place. God knows best.

J Norman

July 26, 2015

Mrs. Gist prayed for me one Sunday morning. The way she prayed really touched me, encouraged me, and made me feel comforted. I thank God for her. I will never forget her. Ms. Norman

Jermaine Scriven Lee Seay

July 21, 2015

I will always remember Sharian and her warm and friendly smile which drew you to her in an instance. She knew and served her Master well. What a loss, my prayers are lifted up to her family and loved ones. Remember God's Promise you will be with her again, Sorrowfully submitted, a friend,

Deborah Douglas

July 20, 2015

To Billy,
I am very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and your family.

Gail Robinson

July 20, 2015

To Billie and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss, may God give you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.

Elder & Brother Nottingham

July 18, 2015

Dear Deacon Gists we are sorry for your loss. Mister Sharian Gists was a true solider for our Lord. She had such a sweet spirit and she loved everyone. I feel really blessed to have served with her on the Ministerial Staff at Grace Cathedral. Though she is with the Lord she is still in our heart. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of Peace keep and comfort you in your hours of sorrow.
We love you.

Sissie Brown

July 18, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family. Kevin you are in my prayers.

July 18, 2015

To the family, I had the opportunity in life to meet one of the dearest and sincerest person in Sis. sharian. God is receiving home one of His greatest creations and we will all miss her here. Praying for you all. Apostle Pearlie Murray and Greater Works Ministries family

July 17, 2015

Sharian,remembering you coming by the house just to say you loved us and we would talk about the Lord. Miss you and will always love you. Billy we love you dearly, keep holding on.

Edythe Wilson

July 17, 2015

Sympathy and Blessings to the family. Sharian will truly be missed. De'Lise Temple, president of the Golden Boomers and all its members.

July 17, 2015

My deepest sympatht to the Gist family. Barbara Scott

July 17, 2015

sharian the hug and kiss the sunday before u when to glory not know that was the last R.I.P u will be missed at GRACE

Eleanor Campbell

July 17, 2015

To the Gist family, Sharian was my dear friend whom I met while taking classes. We also worked in the same building. We always greeted each other with a hug and kiss and praises to the Lord. I last saw her at the credit union, and as always, she praised the Lord! I will miss her. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time and may her memories being joy to your hearts. Eleanor Campbell.

Willie Sturgis

July 17, 2015

Bill, I Pray the God fill you will nothing but joy in this time in your life my brother. Your wife will never be forgotten, I love her and her special gifts that she always gave to others and that was unconditional love.

Sheila Sherman-Baldwin

July 17, 2015

Dear Billy, Tachell & Family:
Oh what a jewel that Heaven has gained, Sharian's love will be missed by many for she set such an example as we prayed that we would not faint. I am grateful that she decided long ago to "run on to see what the end would be." May God continue to bless us all as we go thru this painful time while accepting what God has allowed. Love, Sheila

Jimmy & Lois Ware

July 17, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the family God has no sorry that Heven can't heel

Carla D. Boyd

July 17, 2015

Deacon Gist, may God provide strength and peace to you and your family now and in days to come.

berta gist

July 16, 2015

I love u auntie thank u for being there for me when I. Needed u love berta gist

Millicent Nicholls/Williams & Family

July 16, 2015

To the Mackins/Gist family, words cannot possibly begin to ease your hurt and sorrow, but please remember that a lot of people care about your hurting heart and share in your sorrow. May the precious memories of Sharian carry you through these difficult times. With heartfelt prayers and sympathy.

July 16, 2015

YOU WILL BE MISSED, YOU WERE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, A GOOD FRIEND, AND A SWEET SISTER, MY HEART IS HURTING BECAUSE YOU LEFT US, BUT YOU ARE AN ANGEL NOW, SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY, PRAYERS GOING UP FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, GOD KNEW BEST, LOVING YOU FROM THE SKY, NANCY HILLIARD

Kenneth Dodson

July 16, 2015

On behalf of the Reverend John R. Taylor and the Friendship Baptist Church of Trenton NJ, we are sorry to hear the passing of Minister Sharian Gist.... we are praying for you and with you. Just want to encourage you and let you know that God is too wise to make a mistake, and to kind to do use wrong

Kenneth Dodson

July 16, 2015

On behalf of the Bradley family, we are sorry to hear the passing of the late Min. Sharon Gist, our condolences goes to our cousin Kevin Mackin and Mackin/Gist family ,we are praying for you and with you... the Scriptures remind us... "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Almighty God"

Barbara Robinson

July 16, 2015

A True Diva SIP..

SHEILA PERRY

July 16, 2015

MY SOUL CRIED OUT HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, OH MY DEAR, WHAT ARE THE WORDS, NONE, ONLY THIS, I KNOW YOU HAVE NOT STOPPED LAUGHING IN HEAVEN, YOU ARE IN A GREAT PLACE WITH ALL OUR LOVE ONES, YOUR MOTHER, MY MOTHER, BELLA, ANNIEMAE, GERRI, MARIE, MY AUNTS, BEA, JULIA AS MY DADDY JIMMIE IS CUTTING UP WHILE THEY ARE COOKING EVERYTHING IN HEAVEN'S KITCHEN. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS THAT GREAT SMILE. SHEILA

Larry and Brenda Ganges

July 16, 2015

So sorry to hear of Sharian's passing. We are praying for the family. She had such a sweet and warm spirit.

April Johnson

July 16, 2015

You were truly an inspiration, and will be missed. Love you Ms. Sharon, see you in paradise. My prayers are with your family.

July 16, 2015

To the family may god give you the strength and keep you in this very difficult time. Sharian was always a sweet person, with a nice spirit. I will remember all the good times we had in Wilbur Section. The Allen Family

Joyce Wise

July 16, 2015

Let your light shine forever!

Joyce Wise

July 16, 2015

I love u mrs Sharon I will miss u but u will never be forgotten may u rest in God arm praying for the family

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