Earnestine Sturdivant of Rockford departed this earthly May 20, 2026. She was born September 25, 1941 in Clay, MS the daughter of Mary Wright and Charlie Marble. Earnestine lived in Rockford since 1966 coming from Columbus, MS. She married Freddie Sturdivant he preceded her in death and later married Clodius Wilma Cain he preceded her in death also. Earnestine was employed as a home health care aid by Community Care almost 10 years before retiring. She was a member of Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board. She attended schools in Mississippi.

Earnestine leaves to cherish many loving memories, her three daughters, Darlene Sturdivant, Lily Sturdivant and Leeann Sturdivant; and son Robert Sturdivant; four grandchildren; Ashley (William) Richardson, Jenny (Lawrence Clark) Sturdivant, Justine Sturdivant and Tyler Sturdivant; fifteen great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including special nieces, Annie Lee and Katie Marble; and special friend, Virginia Paden. She was predeceased by her parents; one brother, and nine sisters.

Services will be held 12:00 noon Monday June 1, 2026 at Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church 1112 Taylor St. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.