08/04/1937 – 07/12/2026
Sosarti Prashad also known as Sheila died peacefully on Sunday, July 12th, 2026 after a prolonged illness. She was born on August 4th, 1937 to Lily and Henry Pollard in Georgetown, Guyana. She was the eldest sibling of six sisters and three brothers and is survived by her two younger sisters Gloria and Leila. Her mother was widowed when she was just 15 years old and she assumed the care of her younger siblings. For the rest of her life, she felt responsible for their well being and continued to watch over them and their children.
She married Durga Prashad also known as Paul Persaud on November 27th 1955. Their union produced six children Seeta, Ingrid, Cheryll, Rosalie, Roy and Raymond who she doted on. They married Roy, Hashim, Martin, John, Karen and Esther respectively. She was blessed with eleven grandchildren Natasha, Arvin, Nadira, Rebecca, Paul, Justin, Corey, Olivias, Michael, Victoria and Ryan and 4 great grandchildren Navaeh, Naiya, Sofia and Alaia. She dedicated her life to the care of her husband and children. She was a nurturing, attentive mother and an excellent cook and home maker. She was very creative and maintained a beautiful home and garden.
She will be remembered for her generosity, exuberance, warmth and accepting and loving nature. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and loved her.
Funeral services will be held on Friday July 17th 2026 at 10:30AM according to Hindu rites at Memorial Gardens Crematorium and Funeral Home located at 12 Le Repentir Louisa Row & Princes Street, Georgetown. Cremation will occur immediately following the service.
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