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Obituary for Latifa Merci Triggs
Latifa Merci Triggs was born on January 6, 1979 to Vivian “Lady D.” Triggs in Memphis, TN. She was the oldest of two girls. She departed this life on January 8, 2016.
At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ at Gateway Church of God in Christ. Latifa then became a devoted member of the Temple of Deliverence Church, in Memphis.
Latifa was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby Mae Whitfield, who she cherished dearly. She leaves to mourn; her mother, Vivian Triggs; one sister, Tairi Hampton; one nephew, Jaylen Hampton, who owned her heart. She leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She cherished them all deeply.
Latifa became a lover of history while attending the University of Memphis. She considered herself a strategic thinker as she hosted many game nights at her home. Latifa was a philanthropist and loved donating to the less fortunate. In fact, she won numerous awards for her fundraising efforts. She knew her inner strengths came from God. Also, she was a community advocate, participating in the Sista Struts and the St. Jude Bowl-a-thon, and was a devoted member of the NAACP since 1998.
She believed in living life to the full.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Serenity Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Serenity Funeral Home.
Inurnment at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Serenity Columbarium and Memorial Garden - Rotunda, 1622 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134.
Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Road, Memphis, TN 38134. (901) 379 0861.
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At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ at Gateway Church of God in Christ. Latifa then became a devoted member of the Temple of Deliverence Church, in Memphis.
Latifa was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby Mae Whitfield, who she cherished dearly. She leaves to mourn; her mother, Vivian Triggs; one sister, Tairi Hampton; one nephew, Jaylen Hampton, who owned her heart. She leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She cherished them all deeply.
Latifa became a lover of history while attending the University of Memphis. She considered herself a strategic thinker as she hosted many game nights at her home. Latifa was a philanthropist and loved donating to the less fortunate. In fact, she won numerous awards for her fundraising efforts. She knew her inner strengths came from God. Also, she was a community advocate, participating in the Sista Struts and the St. Jude Bowl-a-thon, and was a devoted member of the NAACP since 1998.
She believed in living life to the full.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Serenity Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Serenity Funeral Home.
Inurnment at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Serenity Columbarium and Memorial Garden - Rotunda, 1622 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134.
Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Road, Memphis, TN 38134. (901) 379 0861.
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
15
Jan
4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Service
Saturday
16
Jan
2:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Graveside
Monday
18
Jan
1:00 PM
Serenity Columbarium and Memorial Garden - Rotunda
1622 Sycamore View Rd.
Memphis , TN 38134
Cemetery Details
Location
Serenity Columbarium and Memorial Garden - Rotunda
1622 Sycamore View Rd.
Memphis , TN 38134
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