Ericka Sharde' Williams

Ericka Shardé (Pooh Pooh LaLa) Williams was born to the union of Erick and Adrena Williams on March 1st, 1987. She was born the third out of six children. Ericka and her family lived in Ford Heights, Illinois and attended Peace Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor James L. King Sr. at which she sang in the choir. Ericka attended her elementary schooling in Ford Heights, and then went on to attend her junior high school years at Rickover Junior High School in Sauk Village, Illinois. In 2005, Ericka graduated from Bloom Trail High School, where she received acknowledgement for her exemplary grades and outstanding vocal abilities. Upon her latter high school years and graduation, Ericka jumped right into the work force; starting with LaQuinta Inns in Matteson, Illinois. From there, she held lasting positions at Culver’s, Burger King, Wal-Mart and Ford amongst many other establishments. When Ericka was not busy working, she spent time with her family and friends, and was a member of the Game Up’d Gurlz social club. In August 2008, Ericka was diagnosed with Lupus. Though this illness caused a great deal of pain and discomfort, she continued to work and live her life; not allowing it to take control. Deciding that it was time to take a break from working, she decided to focus on her health and enrolled into the University of Phoenix in August of 2012 (where she pursued her Associates Degree in Accounting). In February of 2012, she decided that it was time to relocate, and moved to Griffin, Georgia. On Monday, March 31, 2014, Ericka Shardé Williams was called home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Bennie King; her great-aunt, Creamoulia Brown (Aunt Creamie); her aunt, Sylvia; and her uncle, Wilbert. Ericka leaves to cherish her memory, her father and mother, Erick and Adrena Williams; her siblings, Andrea, Jeanette, Lazarus, Jawan and Ariana; special sister, Diamond (family’s pit-bull); her Godparents, Linette Bledsoe, Dorothy and John Isom (Jo’Ann, Nee-Nee, JoJo); Godsisters, Thomasine Loggins, Keyanna Travis and Kenyanna Griffin; nieces and nephews, Ja’mere and Jamiyah Booker, Alyxandria Williams and Jesse Greene III; best friends, Niesha Wilson, Maryia Lofton, Kechera Anderson, Sara (Say) Craig, Samantha Baxter and Stacey Brown; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, play brothers and sisters.

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Ericka Sharde' Williams

March 1, 1987 - March 31, 2014