"I met Marie three years ago and the first impression I had was what a sweet, gentle soul she was. Always smiling. A glow on her face when she spoke of her sons,or her love for Craig. Last year, we were able to spend a few days with them in Florida. We shared a lot of laughter, prayers and a few tears. But there was no doubt that she had put her total faith in the arms of God. She was a very beautiful, loving woman and a daughter of the Lord most high. We loved her dearly. "
In loving memory of
Virginia Marie Sargent
August 27, 1955 - January 12, 2019
Virginia Marie Sargent, 63, of Davie, FL passed from this life into the arms of Jesus in her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on January 12, 2019. She was born in Tampa, FL to Gerald & Ida Ritz on August 27, 1955.
She married the love of her life, Craig Thomas Sargent, on September 22, 1984 in Lindenwold, New Jersey.
Virginia graduated from Overbrook High School and later from Sheridan Vocational Technical Center in Fashion Design. She worked as a seamstress and as a Parks and Recreation attendant for the Town of Davie. Her faith led her to New Life Baptist Church of Davie where she was attended services for many years.
Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by husband, Craig Thomas Sargent; and 2 Sons, Frank (Jazmin) Heron and Brandon Sargent. Also left to cherish her memory are 9 siblings, Susan Sekleki, Bill Ritz, Carol Pessalano, Alan Ritz, Chris Ritz, Mark Ritz, Tracy Ritz, Bob Ritz, and David Ritz; and 2 beautiful granddaughters, Valentina & Francesca.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 5:30PM on Thursday, January 17th at New Life Baptist Church of Davie. There will also be a Celebration of Life Gathering in Mansfield/Bellville, OH at 5:00PM on Thursday, January 24th at Impact Worship Center.
The family of Marie wishes to extend our sincere thanks to New Life Baptist Church, Seasons Hospice and The Town of Davie for their love and support.
Memorial contributions can be made to New Life Baptist Church 2400 South Pine Island, Davie, FL 33324 in Virginia's memory.
Tributes
"May the beautiful memories of your loved one provide solace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time. May you also find much comfort in God?s promise of a resurrection and life without end on a Paradise earth. Matt 5:5 ; Psalms 37:11, 29 ; Matt 5:28,29 ; Acts 24:15 "
"Marie with your smile so big and beautiful you brightened my day. I just wish you, Craig and Geri and I could have been together more. Taken from us way to soon. Rest easy in the arms of Jesus now. "
"Sincere condolences to you Craig, Brandon, and Frank. Virginia was an angel on earth a truly beautiful person inside and out. She will always watch over and protect you all. I am blessed to have known her. My prayers go out to you. Toni Bowers"
"We were blessed to know & grow to love our beautiful friend Marie. The cancer that infected her body is the very thing God used to create a bond between us. Her body grew tired but her spirit never weakened. She knew her soul was desiring to be released from the cancer that was weakening her body. So God in His wisdom planted a desire within her to go to her eternal home with Jesus. She now is In glory where there will be no more weeping & no more pain for our precious friend. We will miss her for now but look forward to that day when we will have an eternal friendship. We send our love to her kind & gracious family. Hayes & Vonda Stricker "
"Sincere condolences to Craig, Brandon, and Frank. Marie was a wonderful woman and so dearly loved by all her siblings. We knew Marie when she lived in Pennsylvania. So very sorry for your loss, we know she is irreplaceable. Love, Sylvia Repsher (Sandy and Chris Ritz's mother and mother-in-law.)"