Dolores H. Marsalis
1937 - 2017
Dolores H. Marsalis
1937 - 2017
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BORN
1937
DIED
2017
Dolores Marsalis Obituary
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Beverly Hodges
April 6, 2025
What a joy to have known her when they were here in Richmond Virginia. We went to the same church and I taught Jason swimming. We chatted on the phone a lot and she gave me some wonderful advice on raising my own sons. What a blessing she was and still is with the legacy she leaves behind.
June 14, 2018
Bon Voyage, Mrs. Marsalis......I am just finding out you passed. You took your soul with you and left all the rest behind. XXX OOO
Rhonda Ann Clark
August 26, 2017
To The Marsalis Family:
Life is a special occasion in the form of a beautiful song that God is teaching all of us to play. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss of a true "New Orleans Lady"!
May the grace, peace, love, honor, and mercy of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and God the Father be with you all during this very difficult time. With best wishes and good blessings from a New Orleans native and jazz music fan.
August 25, 2017
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Schoolmate Grambling State University
Leola Robertson, PhD
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Karen Gustave
August 20, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Marsalis family. May you find contentment and consolation.
August 7, 2017
To our good friend Delfeayo and the entire Marsalis family, the members of the Tall Granite Big Band in the "Big Freezy" of New Hampshire send our condolences and best wishes upon the passing of Dolores. We wish you peace and comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Ernest Williams
August 6, 2017
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Archie & Simonia Milton
August 5, 2017
Dear Ellis and Family,
We express our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Delores. May God continue to comfort you in your time of bereavement. Delores was a very special lady who left a legacy for all to cherish. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. Your family means a lot to us.
Dale Golder
August 5, 2017
A life well lived! May her memory be eternal!!
Elaine Jefferson
August 4, 2017
Rest in Heaven Mrs. Marsalis. Your work speaks for you through your husband and sons due to your legacy. All our musician families represent the great city of New Orleans and abroad. My father, Andrew Jefferson(drummer) of the Olympia Brass Band, and uncle Thomas Jefferson, (Trumpeter) influenced us with our jazz music from childhood til today. We will always remember our contribution to the legacy of this city and mothers like you who led the path and kept them grounded.
J. Gregory Griffin
August 3, 2017
There is nothing like a mother's love! My sincere condolences!!
cathy burka
August 3, 2017
Years ago my husband and I had the pleasure of having two of the Marsalis Grandchildren in our Challenges summer camp. Because their parents were out of town, Dolores and Ellis filled in on every Parents' Day and parents' discussion. They were all wonderful additions to our Camp and I bet that those two children are doing fabulously. God Bless.
Sherry Broussard
August 2, 2017
My heart aches for all of this wonderful musical family. May you be comforted in her love for you all and support throughout the years
JERRELENE WILLIAMSON
August 2, 2017
TO THE FAMILY: I NEVER KNEW YOUR LOVED
ONE PERSONALLY, BUT I KNOW OF YOUR GREAT
MUSICAL TALENT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Zarus-Ernest Watson
August 2, 2017
Mrs. Marsalis: I never met you, but I felt I did through your son's and your husband, Ellis. My father thought very highly of you as well and with good reason. May you rest in peace and pray for us all.
Amy Flagg
August 2, 2017
She was a beautiful person who lived her life to the fullest. I am humbled. Rest in peace, sweet lady.
Iris McMillon-Carey
August 2, 2017
Sending prayers for comfort to the Marsalis family.
August 2, 2017
OUR PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES TO MR. ELLIS & HIS FAMILY. MAY OUR GOD CONTINUALLY COMFORT & KEEP YOU ALL. LOOK TO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMETH OUR HELP. ALL OUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD.......MS. NATHALIE PERRILLIAT & FAMILY (FMLY OF THE LATE NAT PERRILLIAT) GOD BLESS
Rosa Rhea-Chesser
August 1, 2017
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE MARSALIS FAMILY ,MAY THE SHARED MEMORIES BRING SOLACE DURING YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT !
P Trotter
August 1, 2017
Our family send our love and thoughts to the family.
Wilbert Solomon
August 1, 2017
To the Marsalis family:May our Father God hold you in his arms and comfort you. You will see you love one again. Oh what a joyful reunion that will be. With God's Love,Wilbert Oscar Solomon Jr.Former New Orleans Band Director
Mona Karas
August 1, 2017
Knowing Delores Marsalis was a pleasure. God bless you and your family.
Diane Mack
August 1, 2017
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the Marsalis family at this difficult time. It was a blessing to have crossed paths with Miss Dolores. We met briefly following a Christmas concert at Loyola a few years ago. She was a sweet soul. Very sorry for your loss.
Allen Mask
August 1, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the wonderful Marsalis family on the loss of your Mother. We appreciate your warm friendship through the years. Thank you for all the memories and your enormous contributions to make the world a better place! Allen Mask and family
July 31, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May God strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult time.
O Cooper
July 31, 2017
TO: The Marsalis' Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cabrini Johnson
July 31, 2017
My deepest sympathy to this wonderful family. It's was a pleasure to sat and talk with Mrs. Delores she was fun at times.I will miss our once month visits
REST IN PEACE my dear lady.
Lynn Buggage
July 31, 2017
Eternal rest grant unto Dolores, O Lord. The family is in my prayers.
Steve Picou
July 31, 2017
For the rest of my life, I will find joy in the many conversations I was blessed to have with Dolores. I would call, looking for Ellis, and she and I would inevitably discuss issues of the day, family history, and other, always meaningful things. I was delighted when one day she asked about my family and I learned that she was related to Alphonse Picou, "that means we're probably related, you know" she said, and I couldn't be happier at the thought. Dolores had a fierce wit fueled by a fire within her that I could only imagine how it must've shaped her sons in their years of conversations around the dinner table. I will be forever grateful for the conversations she and I had, and for my relationship with her, Ellis and the family. My deepest sympathies to the family, and my congratulations that you were blessed to be raised by, and have so many decades with, such a great woman!
Carol Washington
July 31, 2017
Peace be still! In my Father's house there are many mansions. She goes to prepare a place for you. I wish all of God's blessings and comfort to all of her family and friends as you lay this beautiful soul to rest.
Esquizito in Barcelona
July 31, 2017
A remarkable life, a remarkable mother. Love, peace, and comfort to E.
I am honored to say that: She was special to me; although I cannot be present... I'm all ears.
Jazz on!
Esquizito
MS. ROHONOR R RANDALL
July 30, 2017
YOU WILL BE WELL MISS BY ME. I LOVE YOU SO. WITH TEARS IN MY EYES AND IN MY HEART. YOU WILL NOT BE FOR GOTTEN. YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS. LOVE YOU MUCH.!!!!
SPECIALITY OF THE HOUSE WITH LOVE!!!!
MS. ROHONOR R RANDALL
July 30, 2017
THIS WAS A SPECIAL LADY. KIND HEARTED THRU AND THRU. SHE WAS ACTIVE IN SO MANY THINGS. SHE ENJOYED HELPING OTHERS. SHE HAD SEVERAL PASSIONS. SHE STOOD BY HER FAITH THRU GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES. SHE WAS LOVABLE IN SERVRAL WAS AND YOU COULD DEPEND ON HER. SHE WILL BE WELL MISSED BY SERVERAL PEOPLE AND INCLUDING MYSELF. SHE HAS EARNED HER WINGS. SHE IS WATCHING OVER EVERTHING EVEN THE MORE. I WILL MISS MY AUNT VERY MUCH. THANK YOU JESUS FOR LETTING HER BE PART OF MY LIFE AND SO MANY OTHER LIVES.
Roger/Lutcha Perkins
July 30, 2017
Deepest sympathy to you, Ellis, and the young Marsalis men that we knew and loved through the years. Dolores was a blessing-a dedicated wife and mother and a good friend. May God strengthen you all in our loss.
Your Webster Street neighbors,
Roger and Luticha Perkins
Richard HUNTER
July 30, 2017
A friend to all.....
She will be dearly missed.
REST ON,,,,and prayers for the family.
Fatima Shaik Little
July 29, 2017
Mr. Marsalis,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear wife. May your good memories comfort you and your sons, and may her soul rest in peace. God bless you all.
Fatima
I Am My Sister's Keeper
Shannon Cooper Sims, '82
July 29, 2017
My Maryite Sister I pray the angels came to meet you where God is. Rest well.
Yvette Marsalis
July 29, 2017
To one who meant so much to many and did so much good for so many, you have fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for you Dee the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge,who will give to you on that day, because you have loved His appearing 2 Tim.4:7 Rest ,in peaceDeeYours in Christ.
Inez E, Barnes
July 29, 2017
My prayers go out to the family
INEZ E. BARNES PRODUCTIONS
July 28, 2017
All God's Blessings upon my dear cousin Dolores Marsalis. I will miss you very much.
Gretta Burns
July 28, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the Marsalis family on the passing of your wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gretta R. Burns and the entire Burns family.
Virgie Gosey
July 28, 2017
We have so many stories of babysitting the boys when you all lived in Kenner on Farm Avenue, even still, after many years have gone by. We send our love and prayers of strength and comfort as you all go through this very difficult and painful time. Our Deepest Sympathy with God's love, from Virgie and Connie Gosey, so many memories and so much love...God Bless you all. <3
Micheal A. Miller and Family
July 28, 2017
Our Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lillian Colar
July 28, 2017
You have my heartfelt sympathy and love.
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Stephanie Emmerling
July 28, 2017
There are people that we meet who impact us, who change us for the better. Delores was one of those people. We were having a conversation one day about mothers, and I was telling her about mine. I have often thought of it and her looking at me, telling me that she was like my mother. And, she was. They weren't skwishy, cuddly mothers. No. But they were mothers who had a job to do and that was to raise their children to be the very best people that they could be. It was a gift to have known her.
July 28, 2017
I'd met Miss Delores working with Lula Elzy and she was NOT one to suffer fools. There are stories to tell, naturally, and I chuckle at her calling me that Lombard kid (I was 33 when we met). A remarkable woman that touched many lives, she will be missed by many. Onaje Lombard
Barbara Marsalis Mack
July 27, 2017
I have shared many fun times with Dolores. I will always remember when as a young teenager I rode to Grambling to pick up Dolores. She was always ready to feed you and her food was always delicious. My fondest memory of Dolores was watching her sitting in the swing on the porch holding and comforting my special needs grandson . I will miss you Dolores you were special.
Zo Vaughan
July 27, 2017
Wynton, Branford ... I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Too soon. My thoughts and love go out to you and your families as you celebrate her life and legacy.
Pamela Richardson
July 26, 2017
I was so sad to hear of Miss Dolores passing! Please accept my most sincere condolences and prayers. Godspeed Miss Dolores! Rest in Peace.
Kassie Freeman
July 25, 2017
On behalf of all of us at the African Diaspora Consortium, Delfeayo Marsalis's global family, our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Delfeayo and the entire Marsalis family.
The Hon. Paula Cox, Board Chair; Dr. Ernest Morrell, Dr. Henry Levin, Chair and Vice Chair, Planning and Advisory Committee; Kassie Freeman, President and CEO
July 23, 2017
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Dolores. A great lady, dignified and dedicated to the family. A great loss to the community. Condolences to all of the family.
Gary J. Edwards
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