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Geraldine Small Obituary

Geraldine A. Small entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Gonzales Health Care Center. Ms. Small was the daughter of the late Alcise and Bernadette S. August. Devoted wife of the late Justilien Small. She is survived by numerous, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews, a host of other relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers and, 3 sisters. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 9:00am to 10:45am at Blessed Sacrament/ St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 8321 Burthe St., New Orleans, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00am. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all attendees are required to wear face masks and adhere to social distancing. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery Arrangements by Rhodes United Fidelity. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign guest book.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 6 to Jun. 9, 2021.
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Prayers and heartfelt condolences! ✝

Rosalyn Thompson

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June 8, 2021

May the good Lord grant eternal rest to this faithful servant of God. Condolences to the family. You remain in my prayers.

Lynn Buggage

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June 8, 2021

The Worshipping Community of Blessed Sacrament St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church extends its sincerest condolences and prayers to the family of our devoted parishioner, Geraldine Small.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." John 14:1-3

BSSJA Catholic Church

June 8, 2021

Dear Walter and Deborah,
I am so sorry to read about your Aunt Geri’s passing. She was such a devoted parishioner of St. Joan of Arc and I have so many fond memories of her at Church or special parish events. I’m sure she will be missed.
Please accept my sincere condolences. God Bless You Always.
Love,
Debbie

Debra Garibaldi Shropshire

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June 7, 2021

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Blessed Sacrament/ St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

8321 Burthe St., New Orleans, LA

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament/ St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

8321 Burthe St, New Orleans, LA

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