Shanell Nicole Sturdivant was born March 14,1984 to Purnell and Terry Ann Sturdivant in Norfolk, Virginia. Shanell was a former member of World Christian Center where the Pastor is Michael Sheppard, in Charleston, South Carolina, where she resided with her fiancé, Ricky Sheppard, Jr. Shanell was a graduate of Lake Taylor High School class of 2003. She then
worked in management for many years. She had a beautiful smile and constantly showed it. Shanell had a love for people and loved to socialize. She was a Fashionista, and it showed in her style of dress and high heels. She kept her hair well groomed. We Love you Shanell, you will always be in our hearts. Take your rest. She is survived by her daughter, Ayana Nicole Sturdivant; her parents, Purnell and Terry; her fiancé Rickey, sister LaShawana Fowlkes; brother, Purnell “Joshua” Sturdivant (Shaquanda); maternal grandmother, Shirley Irene Fowlkes; four aunts, six uncles, one great niece, two nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC.
Shanell Sturdivant

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Shernitta Logan(Holley) says
December 10, 2019 at 1:11 pmTo the Sturdivant Family Iam sorry to hear about the passing of my Dear Friend Shanell. She will be missed .We have so many Good memories Iam going to miss that crazy laugh and her Beautiful smile.
Juanita Sears says
December 11, 2019 at 2:34 pmBryan & Juanita Sears
Dear Family my condolences to the passing of my beautiful niece. May God continue to comfort your hearts and give you strength to endure this hardship. Shanell was very much loved and we will miss her dearly.
Angel Baskerville says
December 11, 2019 at 9:17 pmSending my hugs & love to the family. Shanell was a beautiful spirit who will truly be missed. I pray that babygirl finds strength and understanding as she faces this huge hurdle ahead but with a tight knit family I know she will be okay in due time. From babies to elementary on up you were always a solid soul to be around!!
The Arringtons’-Baskerville
Kendra says
December 12, 2019 at 11:11 amTwinnnn!!! I love you now and forever. Until we meet again friend. Rest well.
Kiara F. says
December 12, 2019 at 6:44 pmHer laugh, her smile, her personality and that CONFIDENCE!!! Thank you for always being you. Thank you for the years of continuous friendship. You will be greatly missed Shanell.
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Alyanna Clemes says
December 13, 2019 at 10:48 amSending a hug to the family. She was a wonderful person to know. She be forever missed and in my heart.
Sia N. Harris says
December 15, 2019 at 12:25 pmSending prayers and much love to my dear friends family, may God continue to be your comforter at this time, Shanell you were a beautiful person to know and I thank God for the friendship that we had on this Earth, until we meet again my friend, continue to rest in God’s loving arms.
LaVerne R. Grier Jones says
December 20, 2019 at 2:31 pmTerry and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I hope you will continue to Pray during this time in your lives. God Bless You all and Shanell.
Kiara F. says
December 28, 2020 at 2:48 pmI miss you bad friend, still breaking down on every visit with you. Visit me Pumpkin, I need to hear from you. I love you!!