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Mary Duressau Obituary

Mary JoAnna Duressau, 90, of Beaumont passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at her home. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation: 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. Friday at Mercy Funeral Home; Rosary recited at 10:15 a.m. at the church on Saturday. Survivors are: her husband, Issac Duressau and her children, Olivia Russell (Merkle) and Joseph Sonny Williams of Beaumont, and six stepchildren; four sisters, Dorothy Guidry, Phyllis Boxie, Josephine Mamou and Juanita Green; one brother, Morris Williams; numerous grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Jan. 3, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

James (putt) Willis

January 9, 2013

Sonny and Olivia I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mom. Praying God will give you strength and peace. Linda Scott

Linda Scott

January 9, 2013

Sonny and Mrs. Russell,
You have our deepest sympathy. God has a new angel. Wonderful memories will sustain you.
Love, Velina and Rickey Johnson

January 6, 2013

Mrs. Russell and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God comfort you during this time.

Ada Calcote-Steward

January 5, 2013

Olivia, You have my heartfelt sympathy on the death of your mom. May God bless you and your entire family.

Ann Monette

January 5, 2013

To my family. I know that our hearts will continue to be filled with all of the good times,difficult times and great memories that we shared with Aunt Joanna. She will truly be missed. I know that God will continue to bless our families.
The Walker's
Mike Sr, Mike Jr, Rosalyn,Sonya,and Ryan

January 5, 2013

my beautiful aunt Joanna May your soul rest with God in his loving peace.
with love and prayers
Francis & Tony Ozene,Sr.

January 4, 2013

May the days to come be fill with GODS beautiful grace to the family of Mrs Mary Duressu from The Kirkendoll family

linda kirkendoll

January 4, 2013

With heartfelt sympathy i pray for the entire family,that the strength needed at this time is found within your faith.

Ron Goodman

January 4, 2013

Olivia, Sonny and the entire Duressau family:
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you all in the passing of your mother. Continueto look to the hills from whence cometh your help, for it surely comes from the Lord which maketh the heavens and the earth.
We are praying for you all.
Much Love,
Mrs. Annie Guidry and Family

January 3, 2013

Olivia you have our deepest sympathy,and we are praying for peace for you and your family.An Angel with Home Heaven Bound to his Waiting Arms.

Dorothy&Paul Lewis

January 3, 2013

May God Bless you in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family
Regina Arceneaux & Family

January 3, 2013

So sorry to hear about your Mother. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and keep you.

Emilie West

January 3, 2013

The Lord picked one of his most precious flower! May God Bless your family with beautiful memories! (Shirley Haynes & Family)

January 3, 2013

Praying for peace for your family during this time of sorrow. Thank you Ms. Joanna for blessing me with laughter and beautiful memories. Heaven now has a new angel seamstress!

Robert and Maureen Cummings

January 3, 2013

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