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Antoinette Lewis Obituary

Antoinette Ruffin Lewis entered into eternal peace on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She leaves to cherish her two children: Gerald (Lynette) Elwood and Darlyn (Charles Carr) Estwick, three sisters: Hazel (Warren) Schexnayder, Bobby (James) Oubre and Betty (Williams H.) Scott. She also leaves six grandchildren: Monique (Jamal) Brown, Brandi (Brian) Collins, Anton (Shawanna) Elwood, Courtney Bruce, Ashlea Bruce, Danielle Carr, 13 great grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Lewis, parents: Thomas and Hazel Ruffin, brother Thomas Ruffin, Jr. and her grandson Daniel (Victoria) Elwood. She graduated at Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, LA. Antoinette studied nursing at Southern University at New Orleans and El Centro Community College in Dallas, TX. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Health Hospital. Born in New Orleans, Antoinette later moved and resided in Dallas, TX for more than 30 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday, February 16, 2018 for 11:00 a.m. at Greater North Shore Full Gospel Baptist Church, 840 Voters Rd. Slidell, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online Guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, 2018.
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Even though we didn't see each other or talk much you are still my Auntie Netty whom I loved always. I will miss you dearly auntie. "Rest On" my beautiful aunt Netty!

Cheryl Lynn Williams

February 18, 2018

I'm blessed to have known Noonie and am saddened by her passing. She raised a great family filled with some awesome people. I knew her to be a strong woman that tells it like it is. She always made me feel welcome in her home and she was forever wanting you to spill the beans on who her secret Santa was. My heart goes out to all family, friends, and those who hold her dear.

Brian Collins

February 18, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time of grief. Be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss for he daily carries our load Psalm 68 : 19

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February 13, 2018

I wish to express my condolences to the family and friends for your loss of a loved one. May you have hope and peace from God at this difficult time.

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Greater North Shore Full Gospel Baptist Church

840 Voters Rd, Slidell, LA

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Greater North Shore Full Gospel Baptist Church

840 Voters Rd, Slidell, LA

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