Ms. Lavieious La'Shae Gardner “Shae”

In loving memory of  Ms. Lavieious “Shae” Gardner, a sickle cell warrior. “Shae” was born January 22, 1992,

I AM A WARRIOR. The road to success may be rough, But I will never fall. For every situation, I WILL stand tall. Crisis and disappointment will not discourage me, at all. I AM A WARRIOR. I may stumble along the way, But in myself I shall always believe, I will not let the pain and fatigue Stand in the way of all that I can achieve I AM A WARRIOR. The battle chose me, But it is not Mine. With my Savior and family beside me I will continuously shine. Today, I may be down and in pain, But know that tomorrow I shall rise again. I may sometimes have weaker feet, but I will never ever retreat. With courage and determination, I will reach my destination Because…… I AM A WARRIOR!

It is with profound sorrow, that the Owners, Management and Staff at Gatlin Mortuary, Inc. stand alongside the Gardner Family to announce the transition of their beloved:

Ms. Lavieious La'Shae Gardner, better known as “Shae,” was born January 22, 1992, in Adel, Georgia. She was born in Valdosta, Georgia. Shae attended Lowndes County schools. She loved going to church, she loved her church family, she also loved playing the drums at church and liked to sing. She had the biggest heart for God and everyone around her. “Shae” succumbed to her battle on Saturday, May 18, 2024. But “Shae” is very much alive  in the hearts of all those lives will never be the same, because she made a difference.

She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Betty Edwards Bell and Louise Hamilton; grandfathers, Johnny Gardner and Grover Anderson; great-aunt, Auntie Helen Edwards; and uncle, Amos Gardner, Sr. Shae leaves to cherish her memories: her mother, Angela Gardner (James Perry, Sr.); father, Leon Anderson, Sr.; brothers, Shavonte Gardner (Lakeysia Thomas), James Perry, Jr., Leon Anderson, Jr. (Cassandra Jones), and Brandon Anderson; sisters, Jameaka Perry, Kyla Anderson, and Cassandra Anderson; stepsisters, Jamie Williams (Lynn Williams) and Destiny Perry; godmother, Sheila Sisters; best friends, Natasha Rountree and Shanai Smith; goddaughter, Aaliyah Scales and Kylee Copeland; godson, Mari; and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunties, and other family and friends.

Service Details are as following: A Public Viewing: Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM from Gatlin Mortuary Inc. 

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday,May 25, 2024, at 1:00 PM from the sanctuary of St. Phillip Community Church - 2236 US Highway 84 West Valdosta Georgia, GA. Dr. Elaine Lewis, is Pastor; and will preside over the services, Pastor Bernard L. Robinson Sr., Eulogist. 

When you have experienced the loss of a dear and precious loved one, it’s a verified fact that you can trust THAT GATLIN MORTUARY NAME to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored. Mr. James Gatlin Sr., and his staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing and recovery.

Acknowledgements: The family would like to honor all the wonderful people that interacted with our loved one and who went out of their way to check on her, provide meals, and fully support her when they did it from a place of love and support. The numerous efforts were never unnoticed and thank you for your commitment to her at all times.

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