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Emelda West Obituary

Emelda West went home to be the lord on Saturday March 30, 2013, Mother of Charmaine West Carter- Wright, Harrison, Glenn, Sebastian and Terrance West, sister of Ethel Reid Smith and Mable Walker also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held on Wednesday April 03, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Pilgrim full gospel church 10118 Legion St. Convent, La, Rev. Marshall Cooper Sr, officiating. Internment in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery Paulina, La, Viewing from 10am until service time. Services entrusted to Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St. Garyville, La 70051, (985) 535-2516.

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Published by The Advocate from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2013.

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Charmaine West Wright

April 12, 2013

Thanks for acknowledgments. Mother will truly be missed but memories and God inspired accomplishments remembered and cherished.

ROME SINGH

April 3, 2013

A LIFE SO WELL LIVED. MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

Sherry Stewart-Burnett

April 3, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Leatrice Charlot Gaines

April 3, 2013

To all the West Family: You have my family's deepest sympathies. Ms. Emelda was a beautiful, strong and awesome lady. I know you all have many wonderful memories to comfort you through these days ahead. I know I do. Every time I saw her, it was a blessing to me. She touched so many people in so many ways. I know you guys are proud of the life she lived. May God Bless her and your family always.

Calvin White & Fly.

April 3, 2013

We will always treasure the wisdom shared and precious moments spent with your mom on our Sunday drives to church. May Our God comfort you in your time of sorrow

Judith Bolding

April 3, 2013

To the West Family, I extend my deepest sympathy and will keep your family in my prayers

CHANDRA HAYES

April 2, 2013

TO MY GODBROTHER TERRANCE I KNOW WHAT YOUR FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW BUT LOOK TO THE HILLS FOR YOUR STRENGHT

Mustafa Ali

April 2, 2013

Ms. West, Thank you for your love, leadership and guidance over the years. Your dedication and committment to social justice and environmental justice will live on through the youth you have inspired.

Cornel, Alysia and CJ Rowel

April 2, 2013

To Keysha Crawford and the West Family
May the memories that was shared bring peace, love and comfort!

Jean Augillard & Family

April 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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