Zy’Kierah Sumter

September 10, 2020

Zy’Kierah was born on August 26,2000 to Yarnell & Ernestine Sumter. Zy was a very happy child and completely full of life. She loved to do hair, talk on the phone, and spend time with her family and friends. She had a smile that would brighten up any room and the personality to match. Zy was a proud member and graduate of the Class of 2018 from South Florence High School. Zy’Kierah attended Chaney Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was employed at Zaxby’s until her health failed. From the beginning of her diagnosis Zy was a warrior that fought with her head held high, kept that same bright smile on her face and she never once complained. After a long fight with a terminal illness, God called his Angel home on September 10, 2020. Left to cherish Zy’Kierah’s precious memories are: her wonderful parents Mr. Yarnell and Ernestine; two sisters Aniyah Sumter of the home and Yazmin Sumter of Timmonsville; two god-Sons Trystan Kirkley & Bryson Burgess both of Florence; maternal grandparents Linda Fulgham of Timmonsville and Franklin Davis of Florence; maternal great -grandmother Lizzie Davis of Florence; paternal grandmother Gloria Bess and paternal great-grandmother Nettie Sumpter, both of Timmonsville; a special set of grandparents Willie & Doris Baker of Timmonsville; her “Nana” Stella Davis of Greenwood; a best-friend/cousin Ni’Geria Rouse; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.