Re'jer Ayanna Finklin

Ms. Réjer Ayanna Finklin, 39, of Decatur, Georgia entered into eternal rest on August 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Jerry Finklin. Réjer was a 1995 graduate of Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia where she was also a proud member of the Marching Panther Band and 1996 Olympic Band. She was also a 1999 graduate of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia where she also received her Master of Education degree in 2004 and was in the process of completing her PhD in Educational Administration and Policy. While at the University, she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. where she participated in numerous community service activities. Réjer taught social sciences at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School for 7 years prior to becoming a psychometrist for Georgia State University (previously Georgia Perimeter College). While working for Georgia State University, Réjer was elected as a University Staff Senator and became a part-time instructor. She was also an active member of Rush Memorial Congregational United Church of Christ where she served in numerous positions and was currently the Treasurer. While Réjer was proud of all of these activities and accomplishments, that which she was most proud was her church and her family who will remember her for her compassion, wisdom, humorous outlook on life, unflinching views of society in a political context, love of UGA, and always, always her love for God, family, and friends. Réjer leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Regina Finklin, her sister, Marilynn Finklin and her fiancé, David Powers. She is also survived by a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, God parents, and close friends. Visitation will be held Friday, August 26, 2016 from 10 AM to 7 PM at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, Georgia 30034. A wake service in which the family will receive guests will also be held at the funeral home Friday, August 26, 2016 from 7:15 PM until 8:15 PM. The funeral service will be held August 27, 2016 at 12 PM at Virginia-Highlands United Church of Christ, 743 Virginia Ave N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306. Burial: Kennedy Memorial Gardens, 2500 River Rd., Ellenwood, GA. Please visit our website to extend condolences. www.levettfuneralhome.com

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Re'jer Ayanna Finklin

August 21, 2016