SHERWIN KENNETH LILLISTON, entered eternal rest peacefully at Children’s of King Daughter’s in Norfolk, Virginia August 22, 2003.
Sherwin was born in Northampton County, Virginia on August 10, 1991 to Ms. Beatrice S. Lilliston and Sherwood Lee Lillliston, Sr.
He attended the Public Schools in Northampton County, Virginia.
Sherwin was a well-raised child and was very well mannered. He loved going to church and served on the Junior Usher Board and sang in the YPD Choir. He always had the Lord in his heart and attended regularly. Sherwin didn’t mind taking part in church programs and was always willing to do the Lord’s work. He would sing in programs with his brother and sister. He was quiet and easy-going; no matter what he was asked to do he would take part in it. Sherwin was an honor roll student. He loved school and never had a problem or was suspended for anything. He was a very likeable child by his parents, teachers, and friends. He was also in the Northampton Middle School Band and played the trumpet. He never missed a concert; he was always present. He loved to play his trumpet at home and in the church programs. He would always participated in anything he was asked to do and never said no. His mother brought him up in church from a baby.
He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Ms. Beatrice S. Lilliston of Exmore, VA.; father, Sherwood Lee Lilliston, Sr.; brother, Sherwood Lee Lilliston, Jr. of Exmore, VA.; sister, Shinelle Nicole Lilliston also of Exmore, VA.; ten uncles, James V. Sample, Sr. of Willingboro, N.J., Charles M. Sample of Chesapeake, VA., Carlton Sample also of Chesapeake, Va., Frederick L. Sample of Portsmouth, VA., Clarence A. Sample also of Portsmouth, VA., George Knock of Daugherty, VA., Paul and Kenneth Knock of Newport News, VA., James Knock of Jamesville, VA., and Ronald Lilliston of Riley, N.C.; six aunts, Margaret Small of Philadelphia, PA., Irene Melesh of Dover, DE., Betsy Smith of Daugherty, VA., Yvonne Madison, Philadelphia, PA., Shirley Knock of Melfa, VA., and Emma Fisher of Pocomoke, MD.; a special friend Ernest M. Ayers and many loving cousins, relatives and friends.
The Family
Of
Sherwin Kenneth Lilliston
August 10, 1991 - August 22, 2003
2:00 P.M.
New Allen Memorial A.M.E. Church
Franktown, Virginia
Rev. Chester W. Morris, Pastor
Officiating
New Allen Memorial A.M.E. Church Cemetery
Franktown, Virginia
We, the family, wish to express sincere thanks and deep appreciation for all the acts of kindness, love and sympathy shown toward us during our time of sorrow. Special thanks to Mrs. Daisy D. Martin for her special concern, care, and love for Sherwin throughout his life. Thanks so much for caring.
May God continue to bless you all. And, continue to pray for us…
Jerry Collins Markevous Collins
William Fortt Deveon Stanley
Travis Stanley Robert Poulson
Floral Bearers
Kaneshia Strand Cairen Castro
Kendra Bailey Tamika Hargis
Tonorya Hargis La’Roya Smith
Tysheaka Sample Lamesha Kellam
Laneka Baines Cristen Castro
Ciara Collins Tynetta Reid
Francis Collins Tysheka Lofland