Nonna Sarkisova Obituary (1963 - 2021)

Nonna Sarkisova Lansing, MI Passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 57. Born December 24, 1963 to Vladimir Yasamanov and Ofeliya (Shagidanova) Yasamanova in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR. Nonna received her Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology. Nonna got married in 1987 and she and her husband moved to Moscow, Russia in 1990 to escape the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. After suffering two stillbirths, doctors told Nonna that she couldn't have her own children and she should adopt. Nonna was determined to have her own and with that determination she had three amazing kids, two sons and a daughter. She loved her children and did everything for them, providing them a better life when deciding to move to the United States in 2003. She raised her children while going back to school to receive an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from LCC. Nonna was a hardworking woman who always put family first. She was instrumental in moving her mother to the United States in 2010 and taking excellent care of her after the move. Nonna worked for Kroger in Holt for the past four years. Everyone who met Nonna would describe her as a nice and loving person. She was a strong woman who fought hard in everything she did in life. Her children say she was the best mother they could ever ask for. She will always be their mother no matter what. Nonna will be dearly missed by all who remember her. Surviving are her husband of 33 years, Aleksandr Sarkisov; children, Rodion Sarkisov, Veronika Sarkisova, Roman Sarkisov; brother, Levon Yasamanov and her sister, Lilya Avanesova. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends for visitation from 10 - 11 am on Friday. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com