Surrenity La'Riah Mead

Surrenity La'Riah Mead was born January 6, 2016 at DeKalb Medical in Decatur, GA, to her proud parents, Mariah Shainice Mead and Jerome Lavelle Hodges Jr.

During Surrenity's brief, but joyous time on earth she was always a shining light to everyone around her. She especially enjoyed dancing, listening to music (a favorite being “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”), and hugging and kissing everyone she loved.

Over the summer, Surrenity had a blast traveling and visiting many different places. She took a trip to Clearwater, FL where she loved the sand on the beach and watching the dolphins in the ocean. She had her first airplane ride to California where she visited many places, including the Oakland Zoo. She enjoyed getting out of the house and seeing all there was to see.

Surrenity smiled and laughed throughout the 19 months she was here with us. Her gentle smile warmed the hearts of all around her.

Surrenity gained her angel wings on August 31, 2017. She is survived by so many people who loved and cherished her. Surrenity is now the angel to her mother, Mariah S. Mead and father, Jerome L Hodges Jr.; sister, Nevaeh and brother, Trevon; Grandparents: Marilyn Bennett and Jerome Hodges, Greta Mead-Bryant (Warren); Great-Grandparents: Denice Mead and Jefferey Hartman. In addition, our angel leaves a host of aunts and uncles, other extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.