RIP: Shona Ferguson honoured with headstone unveiling ceremony

Shona Ferguson’s headstone unveiling ceremony was held on Thursday, 8 February, the popular South African actress Connie Ferguson revealed on her Instagram Stories.

HEADSTONE UNVEILING: CONNIE FERGUSON PAYS TRIBUTE TO SHONA

Shona Ferguson was born on 30 April 1974 and died on 30 July 2021. He succumbed to Covid-19-related problems at Milpark Hospital, BBC reported. He was laid to rest on 4 August 2021.

The late Botswana-born actor-turned-producer made a name for himself in South Africa alongside his wife, Connie Ferguson as actors and producers of local TV dramas including The Queen, Kings of Jo’burg, and more.

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Shona’s headstone was held recently as seen in several posts shared by Connie on her Instagram Stories. “No one ever cared for me like Jesus. His faithful hand has held me all the way,” Connie captioned.

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‘THE ONLY REASON I’M STILL STANDING: ACTRESS ON STRENGTH AFTER SHONA’S DEATH

Connie Ferguson first met her late husband Shona Ferguson in July 2001, Kaya FM reported. The lovebirds seemingly fell head over heels with each other as they were reported to have tied the knot in the following year.

Taking to her Instagram feed last year, Connie shared that Psalm 73:26 from the bible is what gives her strength when she feels the weight on her shoulders.

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“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever,” the bible verse reads.

“I hold on to this Psalm every time I need to remember where my strength comes from. Thank you for teaching me to BELIEVE, because that is the ONLY reason I’m still standing today,” she penned.

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