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Hilawa Duarte Obituary
Hilawa "Jenine" Duarte died at 11:50a.m. on October 20, 2024 at her home in Roseland, LA. She was a native of Dallas, TX and a resident of Roseland, LA. She was 82 years old. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 11:00 a.m. until services at 12:00p.m. on October 26, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Matt Gassaway. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. Survived by children, David W. Mote, Roseland, Judy M. Varnado and her husband, Mark, Kentwood, Bridgette Duarte, Dallas, TX, and Jeffrey M. Duarte, Van Nuys, CA, 6 grandchildren, Sara, Marcus, Emily, Victoria, Alexander, and Madison, 2 great-grandchildren, Autumn and Bennett, and brother, R. Lynn Pierce. Preceded in death by her loving husband Marcus "Danny" Duarte, and parents Rio S. Pierce and Dorthy L. Pierce. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Cemetery fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.
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Brenda Dufour
October 24, 2024
Jenine was a great friend and a lot of fun to be with. She took great care of Madison. Bernie and I will miss her and ask God to comfort her friends and family.
Leslie Hendry-Dufour
October 23, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss
Your mother was a joy to be around. Sending my deepest condolences
MaRita Gilmore
October 23, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of Ms.Jenine's passing David and family.Her suffering days is all behind her now.R.I.P.Ms.Jenine,until till we meet again.God Bless you all.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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