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Obituary For Dedridra Hardaway Sewell
We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Dedridra Hardaway Sewell of Luthersville, Georgia on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2950 Primrose Road, Greenville, Georgia 30222.
Facebook Live information for the Service (Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church) (see clickable link below) https://www.facebook.com/groups/431969806851947
Dr. E. L. Jimerson, Pastor and Rev. Maynon Copeland (Pastor at Greater New Harvest Baptist Church-Atlanta), Eulogist.
Public viewing will be held on Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. There will be no viewing at the Graveside.
Due to COVID-19 concerns everyone in attendance at the Graveside and the viewing must WEAR A MASK and social distancing is encouraged.
Dedridra Shelis Hardaway Sewell, better known as Deb and Mama Deb, was born on July 11, 1967, to Charles Hardaway and his wife, the late Jennye Lou Rhodes Hardaway. She was their third daughter, the feisty one, who made life in the Hardaway household interesting. She kept the family laughing. Deb made her transition on the morning of August 22, 2021.
Deb graduated from Greenville High School in 1985. She was a member of the Greenville High marching band where she was a part of the flag corp. She was also a member of the girls’ softball team. Deb also played softball in the community.
After high school, Deb went directly into the workforce and really enjoyed earning her own keep! No matter where she worked or what role she played, she was known for being a dedicated and reliable team member. Some of her employers were The Kroger Company, Photocircuits Corporation, NCR, and most recently, Nards Barbeque, where she helped others get to work on time by serving the best breakfast in town!
Deb also enjoyed family life and endeavored to build a family of her own. Her nephew, Anthony, gave her the name “Mama Deb”. On December 17, 1989, she was united in Holy Matrimony with Leonard Raynard Sewell, in a ceremony performed by Leonard’s uncle, the Late Reverend James Booker. In marrying Raynard, she became what is now called a Bonus Mom to three bright, young people, Torie, Kimberly, and Terrance. Deb put the family in blended family as she loved and nurtured them as her own.
Deb also enjoyed worshiping. Having been brought up in the church, regular Sunday worship was important to her. During her life, she attended and faithfully served at the Wadley Chapel United Methodist Church, Corinth Georgia and the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, Georgia where she sang in their respective choirs. As a young person, she was also a member of the youth choir at New Mount Bethel Baptist Church, Luthersville, Georgia. In 2018, Deb became a member of the Greater New Harvest Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, where she also lent her voice in song.
From trials to triumph, Deb enjoyed a full life. She had no issue sharing her journey to becoming a transplant recipient in 2016. It was then that she received a new lease on life, and she enjoyed every day to the fullest. She was very grateful, and she might even ask you to consider becoming an organ donor if you are not already.
On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Deb’s earthly journey ended at the WellStar Medical Center, LaGrange, Georgia. In addition to her mother, Jennye Lou, she was preceded in death by her son, Leondarious R. Sewell, and her sister-in-law, Wilene Hines.
She leaves to cherish so many wonderful memories, her husband, Leonard R. Sewell; her sons, Torie Reeves, Terrance Sewell, and Lyndrix Taylor Sewell; her daughters, Kimberly (Roland) Hayes and Maiya Sewell; her father, Deacon Charles Hardaway; her sisters, Tammy Hodo, Putula Hardaway, Bridget Hardaway, and Rhasida(Carlos) Reid; her brother, Demetrius Blalock; her mother-in-law, Annie Sewell; her brothers-in-law, James (Kathy) Sewell, Jeffrey Sewell, and Clarence Sewell; aunts, Mary Colton, Mary Nell Black, and Janie Hardaway; uncle, Willie F. Rhodes; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.
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From labor to rest, may God continue to keep the family in the palm of His hand. Deidra, we are going to miss you tremendously, you was such a loving and caring person. Iam going to miss the times when we would sing, laugh and praise God together. I thank God for giving me the pleasure of meeting you and you being in our lives for the last few years. Deidra may you rest in peace until we meet again.
Vern and Brinson Copeland.
Our deepest condolences are sent your way. We pray that God will comfort your hearts and bring you peace. Uplifting you in prayer. Annie Willie Bratton and Family
Sending condolences to your family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Look to God, for only He can restore your strength and give you peace.
Zola Ogletree and Family
There are no words to express how you are feeling with this great loss. Praying for the family. Just continue to know GOD is still on the throne. Much Love
May God provide peace and comfort to you all during this challenging time.
My condolences to you and your family. Thelma Hodo & Family
Sending condolences to the Sewell and Hardaway family. We will all miss her dearly......she was a kind, living and giving person. May the Love and Peace of the Lord abide with you in your time of sorrow. Much Love, Anita and family
Our sincere condolences to the Sewell and Hardaway family. The passing away of Deb was a shock to us all. She will be greatly missed. She was truly a friend to all who knew her. Peace, Love, and Strength to you all. Anita and Family
Condolences to the Sewell-Hardaway Family. My heart is heavy, praying for God to strengthen you all during your bereavement. So sorry!
Gonna miss you.
I send my condolences to you and your family. We will truly be missed. My friend, my coworker, my sister in christ. Rest in Paradise. Brandon S
We gone miss u Deb, cool as a fan.... 🙏🏾
To the Sewell-Hardaway family and friends: The Greater New Harvest Church family extends our love in this time of bereavement. We have lost such a beautiful loving member. Dedrida is such a special spirit. God will give us the strength to get through each day.
With Love, Pastor Maynon Copeland and Greater New Harvest Baptist Church
My sister best friend for 48 years. Only God can heal a pain this deep. Until we meet again. Latonya (Hey Girl)
My sister best friend for the past 48 years. Only God can heal a hurt this deep. Until we meet again. Latonya (Hey Girl)
To The Hardaway and Sewell family sorry for your loss. I worked 3rd shift with Dedridra at Photocurcit with had some good times together will always remember that smile. May God God comfort you during these difficult times.
So,so sorry for the loss of Deb. One of the sweetest people you'd ever meet, as well as the whole family.I know she will be missed and I'll be praying for the family. Love y'all.
Sending prayers to her family
My heart is heavy right now, Condolence to the Sewell-Hardaway Family, Deb was an enjoyment to be around, she always kept you laughing, She will truly be missed. Murphy-Addie Family
My prayers and condolences to the family. You kept Angela and I laughing about something on our lunch gatherings. It was always fun and enjoyable. Gloria
Deb you really will be miss. This is one hard pill to swallow. Im sending love and prayers to my Hardaway family. Deb was one of a kind. With her wit and laughter. I'm so loss for words. We are family plus Class of 1985. Love you Deb...
Deb It's kind of hard to be writing my condolences to you without tears rolling down my face. Still trying to wrap my mind around that you are longer present with us. Sleep on Deb sleep on!!
To the Sewell and Hardaway family our hearts are still heavy but we will all get through by the grace of God. Deb was one of kind. We love you and are here for you always. Rev. Dwight Hardaway and family
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