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Barbara Chatman Obituary

A retired cook and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center. She was 62. Visiting at Second Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 3059 Gracie St., on Monday, May 2, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Religious service at the church Tuesday, May 3, at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Robert London, pastor. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Amicha Chatman and Ateia Chatman, both of Baton Rouge; sons, Enricho Wilbert, Arthur Chatman Jr. and wife Regina, all of Baton Rouge; sisters, Gwendolyn W. Phillips and Lynetta Wilbert, both of Baton Rouge; brothers, Clifford Wilbert St., of Baton Rouge and John Scott, of Mississippi; a godsister, Audrey Joseph, of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren, Tyrone Isaac and Arthur Chatman III. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Chatman Sr.; parents, Isadore and Irene H. Wilbert; brothers, Samuel Dunn and Clionel Wilbert, who was of Baton Rouge; and sister, Ruby Forrest. Arrangements by Desselle Funeral Home, (225) 383-8891.

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Published by The Advocate from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2011.

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Melba Yvonne Elbert-Steed

May 2, 2011

Dear Gwen,your sorrow is being felt over the miles. I am miles away, still I am touched by the death of my childhood friend, Barbara. Love Yvonne Elbert Steed

Elma Ford Haney

May 2, 2011

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Love, Gwen call if you need me.

May 1, 2011

Amicha, My prayers are with you and the family. May God give you strength and the power to endure his will. Your Mom was the BEST!!!!!
If you need anything let us know. May God Be With You and the Family!!!!! Edward and Brenda Alford Mitchell

Karla Branch

April 30, 2011

Amicha, may the Lord's comfort and grace surround you and family during your time of bereavement. In Christ's love

April 30, 2011

My prayers goes out to the family, Love you all I will continue to keep u in my prayers. Chakita and Tangie

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