Alice Leona Shervington Dies at 68

Alice Leona Shervington a.k.a. “Ms. Shervy” of Christiansted, St. Croix transitioned into eternal life on July 26, 2025. She was 68 years old. 

Alice Leona Shervington

She was preceded in death by her Mother, Inez A. Shervington; Father, Clarence Shervington Sr.; Brothers, Juniel Wilson, Clarence Shervington Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Khaliah B. Parris; Sons, Kareem Abdul Isaroon, Osirus W. Lewis; Grandchildren, Spencer “Khaleem” Maxwell, M’Laizsa Isaroon, Nahtifa & Nahbrion Joseph, Nahajah & Prince “Khadeem” George, Nahlani & Khayan Goodwin, Orion Lewis; Great Grandchildren, JeLaia, NaJai & Myla (twins) and Sky George (ATL); Sisters, Laverne S.Penn, Jacqueline A. Shervington; Brothers, Keith Amaro (Cali), Kenneth Amaro (FL), Larry (NJ) and Earl Shervington, Attorney Dwayne Henry, Esq.; Nieces, Keema Penn, Shynylle (NJ), Sherna (NY), Shania (FL) & Inez Shervington Jr., Emily Coleman (LA), Felicia (FL), Meagan Awoyemi (LA), Courtney & Brianna Amaro; Nephews, Floyd Penn Jr. (MD), Larry Shervington Jr. (NJ), Kevin Wilson (GA); Great Nieces, Raynyse Nesbitt, K’Nira George, Nia Shervington, Sophia M.D. Awoyemi, Jordan & Brooklyn Harrison, Kyniah Florent, Ameerah Shervington, Milani A. Guadalupe; Great Nephews, Treyvon Shervington, Malcolm Harrison, Jah’Mari John, K’Mani George, Emmanual Laddler, Jeremiah Hagan, Michael Williams Jr., Michael Awoyemi; Uncle, Eardley Shervington (FL), Brother-In-Law, Floyd Penn Sr.; Sisters-In-Law, Roslyn Amaro (FL), Cheryl Shervington (NJ); Cousin and Other Relatives, Ira Phillips Jr., Edelta Phillips and Butchie Phillips. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. 

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Christiansted, St. Croix. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Christiansted Cemetery.

Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.