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Regina Yvette Laster

11/11/1960 - 01/15/2025

Obituary For Regina Yvette Laster

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Regina Yvette Laster, who departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ashburn, Georgia. Pastor Forrest Dickey, St. Paul AME Church, Macon, GA, will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Westview Memorial Cemetery, Ashburn, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

A TIME TO BE BORN: Mrs. Regina Yvette Cross Laster was born on November 11, 1960 in Ashburn, Georgia to the late Ms. Louise Cross and the late Mr. Hart Hall.

A TIME TO PLANT: The vines of her life were rooted in the soil of Turner County, Georgia, where she grew up being reared and nurtured in a Christian home. Regina was educated in the Turner County Public School System. She began her Christian journey by accepting Christ as her personal Saviour at an early age. In her later years, Regina joined the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

A TIME TO DIE: On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home, Reginal quietly slipped away from this earthly sphere to away her transition to a final spitirual home, awaiting Resurrection.

A TIME TO CHERISH: Regina was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an inspiration to many. Sweet and loving memories of Regina Yvette Cross Laster will be cherished by her loving husband, Rickey Laster; her daughter, Tiffany Cross; her sons, Brandon Cross, Ladarrious Byrd, her stepdaughters, Natasha (Rod) Hughes, Lakeeshia Graddic; grandchildren, Lylah, Brantley, Jaycee, Lariah, Ladarrious, Jr., Damedric, Tadric, Tyrre, Roderick, Jr., Broderick; five great grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Dean Crews, Jacquelyn (Freddie) Rainey, Natalie (Lawrence) Walker; brother, Bobby Cross; godsister, Dehavlyn Ellington; mother-in-law, Mary Giles; father-in-law, James Laster, brothers-in-law, Al (Julia) Laster, Johnny Laster, Kelvin (Carol) Giles, Darryl Giles, Darryl Laster, Forrest (Lydia) Dickey, Joseph Samuel, Lamar Richardson, Willie (Stephanie) Richardson, Raymond McCoy, Willie McCoy, Joseph McCoy; sisters-in-law, Tracey (Anthony) Gipson; Minnie (James) Curry, Dawn Laster, Crystal Giles; special friends, Jacqueline Daniels, Lynn Burgess, Lillie Key, and “ The Divas”; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Family and friends find comfort in knowing that her purpose under the Heavens has been fulfilled and she can now “Rest In Peace”

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Gone Home To The Father

Arthur Wilson

My dearest sweet friend/classmate I will miss our texts and your kindness. My sincere condolences to your family and friends.SIP my friend.

Barbara Hillmon

Deepest sympathy wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart. Louise Hille and Family

Louise Hille

"This is how God's love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins" (1 John 4:9-10).

Pastor Larry L. Pearson, Sr

Sending prayers to the Family. May God continue to give you all strength. Lynette Lawrence

Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, friends, classmates and others whose lives were touched by Regina. She will be missed.

Dorothy, Rhonda and Yolanda John

My heart goes out to the entire family and all of those who were affected by this terrible loss. Everyone who knew Regina will forever remember that beautiful smile and her warm hellos on and off Facebook. I will miss my cousin tremendously. Her memories will forever linger on this earth. Loved much, Sadly missed ~ The Halls / Daryl and Rose Mary and children

Sending love & prayers to the family. Mrs. Regina was a beautiful soul & will be truly missed. Love you all Katara Patrick

Praying for the family trust in God. Josephine L.Norman,BonnieL.Hill

Y'all keep head up don't no how pain are to loosen a parent but keep doing what she would want y'all to do love y'all family

Y'all mom was known as a lady that kept a smile on her face and remember us as Freddie kids when she seen us we gone miss her

Sending Love Hugs and Prayers to my cousin Rickey and all the family. I will definitely miss our daily post and response to each other. She had a beautiful spirit and such a friendly warm smile.❤️🙏🏾

Condolences to the family, Helen White,Beactrice Laeson, Lezett Stafford

Blessings to the family may God give you all strength. Joan Lawson Mitchell

To my Ashburn family, my heart goes out to you. I sit in silence and think of all the times my mom (Bobbie Jean) would say she's talking to Regina. That alone would make me smile. All the post and comments she made on FB. She always made you feel loved and acknowledged. Just know your family in Palm Beach, FL is praying for you and sending our condolences. Love, Cheria Doss and Family

My Condolences and may God strengthen the family in their darkest hours. Felicia Tumbling and family

Sending prayers of comfort and strength to the family. Gina will be missed greatly!

Our Beloved Friend: Regina's life was a testament to the power of love, friendship, and kindness. The road trips and annual class dinners- every moment helped us bond and support each other. We're grateful we had the opportunity to know her as both a classmate and a cherished friend. Regina was a blessing in our lives, her spirit will live on in the memories we cherish and the love we shared. Rest In Paradise Our Beloved Friend. We love you Diva! C/O 78 Classmate Divas

With deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. John L & Gennette Genwright

I'm truly gonna miss you especially your encouraging good morning messages . Sending love hugs and prayers to your family your presence will always be missed. Mrs.Hill

YOU WILL BE MISSED I LOVE YOU SO MUCH REST IN PEACE LOVE LYLAH

I LOVE YOU GRANDMOM SO MUCH.I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

LOVE JAYCEE

LOVE YOU GRANDMA

LOVE BRANTLEY

MY MAMA, MY SWEETHEART, WE ARE MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY! i KNOW YOU ARE WEARING YOUR CROWN.WE LONE YOU ALWAYS ANF YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUT HEARTS.

LOVE-RENAE, LYLAH, BRANTLEY AND JAYCEE

Sending my prayers n condolences out to the familys,so sorry for your loss, she were a Beautiful Queen

My deepest condolences to the family 💔🙏Continue to rest in paradise Regina 🙏 💐 Barbara Merriweather and Family

Deepest Condolences to the entire Laster family. I have never known a more loving, kind soul. May you rest in eternal peace Queen.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Shipps Funeral Home, Inc. | Sylvester, GA

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