Trina Lavette Ferguson was born August 16, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois to Dorothiene
Franks and the late Ordie Ferguson.
She received her education in the Chicago Public School system and graduated from Taft
High School in 1986. Trina confessed to Christ as a young adult and was a member of
Salem Baptist Church located in Chicago, Illinois, she was also a member of the church
choir.
Trina lived her life as she wanted. She had a caring, loving spirit and always volunteered
to help whenever she was needed. Trina loved skating, and dancing (stepping); she was
very creative and loved designing art on fingernails (self-taught), calligraphy, and draw-
ing.
Trina departed this life on March 9, 2021 at West Suburban Hospital after a brief illness.
She is preceded in death by: Her father, Ordie Ferguson; her sons, Nikkolas Ferguson
and Tony Ferguson; her brothers, Darell Ferguson and Vernon Ferguson; her aunts, Viola
Paschal, Vera Ferguson, Diane Johnson, and Linda Jones; her uncles, Razest Franks Jr.,
Charles Ferguson, Jessie Ferguson, Wayne Ferguson, and Mark Ferguson.
She leaves to cherish her memories: Her mother, Dorothiene Hill (Carl); her stepfather,
Jimmy Hill; her son, De'Mari Benson; five grandchildren, Tyon Ferguson, Taure-
an Ferguson, Christen Ferguson, Tyahna Ferguson, and Talea Ferguson; her stepmother,
Ethel Ferguson; and her soulmate, Terry; four sisters, LaFaye Ferguson, Arlene (Shawn)
Sercye (Luis), Michelle Ratcliff (Andre), and Mikeil Ratcliff (Steven); two brothers,
Sean Ferguson and Samuel Ferguson; her loving aunts, Freda Ferguson, Lynn Ferguson,
Audrey Ferguson, Marjorie Hill, Geraldine Johnson (Hezar), Cheryl Fairchild (Harrison),
Deidre Russell (Zackary), Michelle Red, and Angela Dillingham; her loving uncles, Jayce
Franks, Flemond Ferguson, and Timothy Ferguson; and a host of nieces, nephews, rela-
tives and friends.
We stand motionless, consumed in grief.
Sorrow has arrived,
with smiles thief.
We're gathered here, to mourn and cry.
Our questions pointing,
at the clear blue sky.
Why did you go, why did you leave.
Life without you,
is so hard to conceive.
Our hearts are damaged, and scarred severely.
We shall miss you,
much more than dearly.
For having you in our lives, we've all been blessed.
But now the time has arrived,
for you to rest.
We promise to cherish, our memories of you.
You shall live in our minds and hearts in all that we do.
~Your Loving Sisters
Love is more than a feeling it is a action too. Mama's Love is not
replaceable like God's Love for his children. Mama is loved by many, she
has a big heart filled with Love. Mama loved being with family, making
great memories together. One of Mama's most memorable times with me is
the last time I saw Mama before she went to the Westside to visit family.
Mama told me that she is happy to know that I love her and we hugged with
a kiss on the cheek. Now and even before,
I look up at the stars and think about
you Mama, I Love You With All My
Heart. I appreciate everything you
did for me Mama, all the lessons
and wins you were still there for
me. I Thank you Mama and I will
show everyone how strong a
mother is to raise a good man.
I will miss you Mama and I pray to
God that I will learn a good way to
live with the pain of you leaving me
and be strong to keep standing tall.
I love you Mama.
~Your son, De'Mari
Musical Prelude ........................................................................ Musician
Processional ................................................................. Family & Minister
Scripture ................................................................................... Minister
Prayer ...................................................................................... Minister
Selection .................................................................................. Musician
Acknowledgements and Resolutions .........................................................
Obituary ............................................................................. Read Silently
Remarks ............................................................................ 2 min. please
Selection .................................................................................. Musician
Eulogy ...................................................................................... Minister
Benediction ............................................................................... Minister
Recessional .................................................................. Family & Minister
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Service: 10:00 a.m.
Smith and Thomas
5708 West Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644