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Lydia Wheeler Obituary

A wife, mother, homemaker and artist, she died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 55 and a native of Amityville, N.Y. Visiting at Bethany World Prayer Center on Monday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by family and friends. Survived by her husband, Craig Winsor Wheeler; mother, Anna E. Windsor; stepfather, Robert Windsor; four daughters, Jessica, Melita, Emily and Jael; a son, Zaanan; a sister, Annette Griffith; two brothers, Charles and Arthur Coffill; and seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Charles F. Coffill. Pallbearers will be Winsor Wheeler, Zaanan Wheeler, Jonathan Malden and Rhett Bizette. Lydia was a prolific self-taught artist, member of the Louisiana Art and Artists' Guild and Denham Springs Fine Art Association. She loved camping, walking in the woods, canoeing, children large and small and blessing her family and friends in a thousand unsung ways. Arrangements by Renaissance Services Inc. of Gonzales.

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Published by The Advocate on Feb. 1, 2009.

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Cassandra Jackson

March 2, 2009

Jessica, Nielsen & family,

Our prayer is that God will continue to strengthen each of you in your time of bereavement.

With heartfelt sympathy,
LSU-Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Stephen & Cindy

February 24, 2009

Dear Friends,
we are very sorry to hear of Lydia's passing. She was a wonderful wife and mother and a delightful person. We are very honored to have known her. It is sad for all of us to think that she is no longer among us.
Love,
Stephen and Cindy

DeEtte LEONARD

February 3, 2009

Dear Wheeler Family, I worshiped with you at Port Allen Full Gospel and Risen Assembly. I always enjoyed the special talks Lydia and I shared. She was truly a blessing to all. Love In Christ, DeEtte Leonard

Robin Edwards

February 3, 2009

Dear Wheeler Family,
Our hearts ache along with you for the loss of such a wonderful and talented woman. Our children took art lessons from her many years ago. We always enjoyed her sweet spirit and lovingness. She will certainly be missed.
Sincerely,
The Edwards Family

Eric & Jane'L Halphen

February 2, 2009

Dearest Family,
Such a wonderful lady. We were so blessed to have known her, her beautiful smile, her concern for others and her true "zest" for life. May your heart mend in time and your beautiful memories always remain. We will all laugh with her again! God bless each of you.

Debi Morris

February 1, 2009

Wheeler Family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. It was such a shock for us as well. All of you will be in our prayers as you walk this difficult journey.

Robin Boiter

February 1, 2009

Wow , I was shocked to hear of Lydia'S passing. I have nothing but good memories of her and her wonderful family she was a neighbor and friend in Waynesboro. She painted a rose once for my birthday I will always treasure it. God bless this family Robin Hollingsworth Boiter Waynesboro Augusta Ga

Harlan Morse

February 1, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. We were shocked when Laurie called us.
Haran & Marilyn morse

Joey Sandrock

February 1, 2009

To all my friends in the Wheeler family, prayers are lifted up for you today from the heart of Austria. I'll write soon but I wanted you to know there are dozens of people far away who are thinking of you, unbekannterweise. Hugs,

Tressy Gleason

February 1, 2009

I will always be blessed by my sweet memories of Lydia. She was a true friend who knew how to listen and love. She had a laugh that was truly infectious, and those smiling eyes--always full of fun mischief. I will miss her. She was always so encouraging to me. I look forward to the day when we can hear her laugh again as she welcomes us to join her in eternal praise and worship.

Mia Freneaux

February 1, 2009

Dear Family,
It was a privilege to know Lydia. She came into my life on December 6th last year when she participated in an art show with me. Her enthusiasm for her art and her love of life were inspirational. I knew her for such a short time, yet I feel I have lost a very dear friend. My heartfelt prayers are with each of you.

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