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Sheila Cedeno Obituary

CEDENO Sheila Melson Cedeno On the morning of Friday, January 10, 2014, the Lord came quickly and summoned Sheila to eternal rest. Preceding her in death was her father Thad Melson, Sr., and brother Gregory Melson. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving husband, Pedro Cedeno; Her only child, Robert Coleman; her mother, Mages Melson-Hicks; her only sister Patricia "Ann" Melson and her brothers Thad (Esna) Melson, Jr., and the Reverend Dwight (Gizel) Rixner and Linda Melson; and two grandchildren, Roneisha and Tashawn Coleman. Missing her as well is a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Home Going Celebration will take place on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Rising Star Baptist Church, 1350 S. Laurel Street, Metairie, La. Visitation 9:00 A.M. Interment Holden Town Cemetery, Liberty, Ms. Services entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home, 1812 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA, (504) 899-8252.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2014.
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Farewell niece… You're at rest. Your oldest aunt… Love, your Aunt May

Willie M. Hampton

January 20, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Joseph & Sonata Prater Sr.

January 18, 2014

Sheila I met you at Riverdale High School, class of '75. Will remember the laughs and dreams we share. You will be sadly miss.God have a special place for special people.

Rosemary Maney

January 17, 2014

God received a special Angel.

Karen Bryant

January 16, 2014

Sheila, I met you in 1987 and later became your sister of 20 years, you taught me so much from your giving ways to your silliness, being a mother to Reese, hard worker etc. Their was nothing in life you couldn't do and you made the best crawfish bits. I could go on and on of the wonderful person you was. I can truly say God got a special angel. Take your rest my Sister :'( Karen Melson Bryant

January 16, 2014

Minnie Guider

January 16, 2014

Minnie Guider

January 16, 2014

Sheila I loved you from the moment I first met you. You were so real and down to earth. You returned that same genuine love that what extended you. Apart from you passing away, the sadest thing is my Mom your aunt Minnie who loved you as well can't say good bye so I will say it from the both of us. I want miss your beautiful smile or laughter, simply because I see it now and hear it as I type this. Mommy made it a point to visit you when we were there a few years ago. We had such a good time

Lisa Guider

January 16, 2014

Lisa Guider

January 15, 2014

Sheila I loved you the first time I met you. You were so real and down to earth. And I loved you for that. The saddest thing outside of you passing is that my Mom Aunt Minnie can't say good bye. So I will say it for both her and myself. I will miss your laughter and beauty inside and out. The best thing is that you knew how much my family and I loved you. I live on the memories we shared as kids. I love you Sheila. Lisa and Minnie

Lisa Guider

January 15, 2014

Some of the most delightful memories from my childhood are filled with your infectious laughter. I will never forget when you visited and we went horseback riding. Perhaps we should have not laughed so hard as your horse veered off the trail and with you screaming "help" he galloped across an open field. What fun we had that day… Your death has left an awful void; yet, I trust your rest is peaceful now. Love you forever…Your cousin Jan.

JFaye Guider

January 15, 2014

Sheila I'm going to miss you, I love you very much but take your rest.
Your Baby Brother Dwight

January 15, 2014

Gone too soon but I know Greg is there to welcome you with open arms. Give him a big hug for me and may you rest in peace.

Linda Melson

January 15, 2014

SHEILA MY FRIEND I'M GOING TO MISS YOU,IT IS WELL WITH YOUR SOUL;I WILL MISS OUR TALKS AND PRAYER TIME.FAMILY KEEP THE FAITH.I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND.

PAULETTE VICTOR

January 15, 2014

SHIELA MY FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED,I KNOW IT IS WELL WITH YOUR SOUL. I'M GOING TO MISS OUR PHONE CALLS AND PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND.

PAULETTE VICTOR

January 15, 2014

May God continue to comfort and give you stength during this time.

With Love,
Allen and Gloria Powell

January 15, 2014

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