Erricka Denese (Gordon) Booker

The Legacy of Life

Erricka Denese Gordon Booker

August 20, 1974 – December 15, 2024

To know Erricka Denese Booker (formerly Erricka Denese Gor-

don) was to know the meaning of joy and devotion to family!

Her cheerfulness never wavered (even when she was ill), and

her optimism was contagious was amazing. She was a loving

person and we have all been blessed by her well

-lived life.

Erricka Denese Booker was born on Augusta 20, 1974, in Au-

gusta, GA to her beloved mother Christine “Bob” Robbins and

devoted father John Jerry Gordon. She lived a joyful life and

fought a good fight before departing this life on December 15,

2024 in Converse, TX, with her husband Shawn Booker by her

side. Resting with the Lord to welcome Erricka home is her

stepfather, Henry Robbins; her sister Eddie Mae Watts; her

stepsister, Catherine Sampson; and her stepbrothers Henry

“Junebug” Robbins and Erneset Robbins.

Erricka was raised in Sylvania, GA and educated in the

Screven County School System. Erricka was happiest when

she was spending time with her big, close-knit family. She

joined Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church of Sylvania, GA at a

young age. She had a strong, beautiful voice and loved singing

in the choir. Erricka loved the Lord and worshipped Him faithfully until her departure.

Erricka was a proud member of the Screven County High

School Class of 1993, where she was on the track and field

team. She was an impressive hurdler and runner. Erricka was

also, a manager for the ladies’ basketball team. After graduat-

ing from high school, Erricka was excited to join the workforce.

She was fiercely independent and always found employment,

but she knew that God was the source of her strength.

Erricka married her forever love Shawn Booker on September

5, 2008. Shawn's lengthy military career allowed them the op-

portunity to travel throughout the country.

Erricka’s memory will forever be cherished by her family: de-

voted husband Shawn Booker of Converse, TX; loving moth-

er, Christine Robbins of Sylvania, GA; loving father, Jerry

Gordon of Sylvania, GA; loving mother-in-law, Joreda Book-

er; six sisters, Mary Dell (Jerry) Lonon, Rosa (Fred) Ball, Bar-

bara (Jerry) Hunter, Sandra (Willie) Long, Marion (Tony) Ball,

and Merva Robbins all of Sylvania, GA; brother, Chris

(Shekevia) Robbins of Sylvania, GA; seven stepsisters, Mar-

garet (Gerald) Ganier of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Henrietta Robin-

son of Sylvania, GA, Florrie Robbins, Laverne Robbins, and

Brenda Robbins all of Rocky Ford, GA, Lucille (Warnell)

Brewton of Daisy, GA, and Rose Newton of Millen, GA; and six

stepbrothers, Pastor Uley (Ruthie) Robbins, Willie Robbins,

Harry (Pastor Mary) Robbins, Eugene (Brenda) Robbins all of

Sylvania, GA, and Sidney (Faye) Robbins of Pooler, GA; a

host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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