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WALKER Sophie Leotha Walker On April 14, 2014 an angel of mercy came and bore the bright light of Sophie Leotha Walker. Lil Sophie as she was fondly called was born November 10, 1944 in New Orleans, LA to the late Ferryde & Jeanette B. Joseph; she was the oldest of ten children. Sophie was a proud graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School where she later returned to work for many years. She was a lifelong laborer and thrived in the area of service. She was baptized at an early age at the First Pilgrim Baptist Church in New Orleans, La where she served as a member for a number of years. Sophie was the wife of the late Gerald Walker Sr. and from their union spawned three children; Gerald Walker Jr., Aieshia T Walker and the late Robin M. Walker. She was a dedicated loving and caring mother, who would not allow any obstacles in life to hinder the progress of her family. To know her was to love her cherish her and respect her; she was the matriarch of her family. Sophie was a woman of profound beauty and wisdom but above all she was a pillar of strength. The beloved Sophie was greeted at the pearly gates of heaven by her parents Ferryde & Jeanette B. Joseph; her daughter Robin M. Walker; her brother Ferryde 'Jay' Joseph Jr. and her nephew Richard Landers III. She leaves to cherish her memory, son Gerald Walker Jr. (Tiffany), daughter Aieshia T. Walker; her siblings Elicia Landers (Louis), Ethel West (Joseph), Benjamin Joseph Sr., Gwendolyn Vernon, Ricky and Donald Joseph, and Cassandra Fournette (Vernon); Grandchildren Nija A., Selby C., Dominique N., Roderick P., G. Chaz, Bria N. and Mikayla G. Walker, Justin A. Frick, and Ryan Williams Jr., and ten great grandchildren; one aunt Mildred Nicholson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Home going celebrating her life on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at First Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1228 Arts St., NOLA for 10:00 am. Interment is in Providence Park Cemetery, 8200 airline Dr., Metairie, LA. Visitation begins at 9:00 am. CHARBONNET-LABAT-GLAPION 581-4411
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God through prayer can help the family during these difficult times. Ps 65:2
April 30, 2014
Gerald,Aieshia,and family may the peace of God dwell with you during this time of sorrow and always. Physically, your love one is no longer around , but her precious memories will always be with you. May God continue to bless you.
Bernice Lee
April 25, 2014
Rest in peace Ms.Walker, I remember the first time we met you was so friendly and had a beautiful smile that lite up the room. Aieshia I'm sorry for your lost you and your family are in my prayers. She's an Angel now with a beautiful smile.
Andrea Harrell
April 24, 2014
R.I.P. Sophie we miss u n love u 4eva
Melvin Perkins
April 24, 2014
Rest easy my Lil Pookie; I will see you again one day but until then continue to watch over me like you have always done. I LOVE YOU!!!!!
AIESHIA WALKER
April 24, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
VIRGINIA GOUDEAU, JOSEPH
April 24, 2014
Dear Gerald, Aiesha and Family: May you find strength in GOD and comfort in the warm and loving memories of your Dear Mother.
Stacy Below
April 24, 2014
Gerald and Aiesha, Miss Ethel and the rest of the family. My heart goes out to you all. I cant imagine the pain you must be feeling. Just believe that God will heal all your pain. God Bless you all
Pamela Smith
April 24, 2014
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