Erica Lasha (White) Sain

Erica Lasha Sain

August 28, 1981 ~ June 28, 2025

43 Years Old

Erica Lasha White was born on August 28, 1981 to Inez “Peggy” Joy (of Bolivar, TN)  and the late Larry White (of Memphis, TN).  

Her funeral service was held on Sunday July 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm at All Nations Church of God with Pastor Shon Beasley in charge.  Burial was in the Bolivar Community Cemetery and Dixie Funeral Home www.dixiefuneralhome.com was in charge of the professional service. 

Erica was a graduate of Bolivar Central High School, Class of 1999.  She was a member of All Nations Church of God.  Erica’s soul carried a joy that was both fierce and gentle.  She gave love freely, laughed often, and lifted those around her without even trying.  

On  September 4, 2021, Erica was joined in marriage to Fabian Sain. There were no children born of this union.  

Erica found joy in cooking for her family and friends, often bringing loved ones together around the table.   She cherished every moment spent with her children and adored her precious grandbaby.  In her quiet moments, Erica enjoyed relaxing with her favorite TV shows- especially never missing an episode of 48 Hours and Sistas.  

Erica was preceded in death by her loving Father, Larry White, who gave her the nick name as we would passionately call her “Big Baby.”  Erica’s grandparents:  Alex and Margaret Wilkes; Bill and Daisy White all preceded her in death. Erica’s aunt: Mildred Williams; One Uncle: Bobby Joe White.  Erica was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Gregory Lockett and Larry Bernard Patterson.  

Erica leaves to cherish her husband:  Fabian Sain. Her loving mother, Inez “Peggy” Joy.   Her three beautiful children:  Alexis Darsha White (Kidrecus Giles); Thomas Ja’Tavion “TJ” Hamer; Ajiaha Casha Long. Her adorable grandbaby: Kidria Alani Giles  Her two sisters: Katrina Evette Mitchell (late Richard Mitchell); Desma Nicole Hicks (Chris Hicks);  Her two brothers:  Antwain Patterson (Tameika Cathey); Charles Davis (Satoria Davis); Two uncles:  Earnest Wilkes and Samuel White.  One Aunt: Catherine Murphy; a sister/cuz Kimberly Laray Grice (Marico Grice); she was lovingly known as TeTe Erica by many nieces and nephews, she shared a uniquely close relationship with Kyle and Kira Mitchell; Zaylen, Zoey, and Zaxton Hicks; Yasmine Turner; and a host of cousins, family, and friends. 

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