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Gilda Lee Obituary

LEE Gilda Hall Lee passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012, age 61. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Hall and Cervelma Wright. She is survived by her husband, Aubrey Lee of 30 years, her children, Eric, Derrick, and Aubrey Lee, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was owner of Lord and Lee's Hair Salon and employed at JC Penny in the hair salon. She was a member of Spirit and Truth Family Worship Center. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home (5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124), on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. A visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until service time. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 1 to May 4, 2012.

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Monique Guillory

May 18, 2012

To Gilda's Family - At this overwhelmingly difficult time, take comfort in knowing that Gilda touched so many people's lives with her generous spirit and her quiet strength. She will be truly missed and long remembered.

Pamela Ricks

May 7, 2012

Aubry:
Gilda, you and I had a lot of fun times. She was like my older sister. I will always remember the special moments we shared. Pamela Ricks Georgia

Valerie Williams

May 7, 2012

Gilda will be dearly missed Such a sweet and kindhearted person, but God needed her morer Aubrey, you and the family are in my prayers

May 7, 2012

Aubrey, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Gilda was a sweet person and always in good spirit and my daughter Megan Gray loved her.

Paula Desdunes Gray
Smyrna, GA.

Natalie Goins

May 6, 2012

Gilda will truly be missed. She was such a positive inflence to those around her and deeply spiritual. I know she is at peace with our Heavenly Father.

JC Penny Client

Ernesta Trotter

May 6, 2012

Gilda you will be missed, I always enjoyed talking with you, even about the small things and I always LOVED what you did to my hair. My prayers are with Aubry and family for their loss of a BEAUTIFUL person, can"t say enough. God bless

Janice McCoy

May 6, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Marlene Coburn

May 6, 2012

It was a pleasure to know and work with you Gilda,you always had a beautiful outlook and a huge smile that won't be forgotten.R.I.P.you are in our Lords hands.

John Corbett

May 5, 2012

To the family of Gilda Hall Lee,
I will always cherish the smile and and good friendship from Gilda. She was a wonderful person and you were blessed to have her. May God bless you and keep you with spiritual blessings.

Sharon Neely

May 5, 2012

Expressing my deepest sympathy to you Mr. Aubrey, and your family! I remember the days @ Lord & Lees when I came. Ms. Gilda is at rest now and enjoying her visit with Janeen! She was always a pleasant person all the time. She will be missed.

Christi Bordes

May 5, 2012

We will miss your smiling, laughter and great outlook on life, that was so contagious around our J.C.Penney Salon. Our hearts and prayers go out to Aubry and your family at this time of loss. Love, Christi Bordes

Dimetrius/Pamela White

May 5, 2012

Praying that your faith will grow stronger in the days to come and your hope more fixed on HIM.
7041 Lake Barrington Dr.

Wendy Burton

May 5, 2012

Gilda was a charming and beautiful woman of God. She has been a dear friend to my family for many years. Our memories of Gilda will be treasured forever. Our thoughts and prayers of healing and comfort are sent for her family and friends.

Tonika Berry

May 5, 2012

Mr.Aubry Harry & I are truly & sincerely sorry for your lost. We will continue to pray that you find strength during this grieving period.
Harry & Tonika Berry

Janice Brady

May 4, 2012

Gilda was a very sweet and caring person. She was my hairdresser for over 10 years and I will miss her. May her family find comfort in knowing she is at peace with God.

Deborah Bland

May 4, 2012

Aubrey, words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. May her soul rest in peace and the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

LINDA MASON

May 4, 2012

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE GILDA. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE AND LAUGH. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGHTH.

May 4, 2012

"You fought the Good fight, You kept the Faith and you earned your Crown. Rest in Peace My Friend" You are in my prayers Aubrey and family.
Connie Lavigne

Karen Holton

May 4, 2012

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

Shewanda Morris

May 4, 2012

May god continue to watch over you and your loved ones, and may your family find strength in knowing how much your heavenly father loves them, comforts them
and watches over them. Peace be with you.

Zella Butler Minter

May 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during the loss of your beloved Gilda. May the loved of Christ give you guidance and peace in the days ahead.

janice mcclinton

May 4, 2012

my visits to penney,s will never be the same allways went in to say hello to my girl and allways stayed longer than intended my heart is very sad

janice mcclinton

May 4, 2012

my visits to penney,s will never be the same allways went in to say hello to my girl and allways stayed longer than intended my heart is very sad

Debra Glapion DuBose

May 4, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gail Haydel

May 4, 2012

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

Charles and Pearley Webb

May 4, 2012

Aubrey, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gilda was a sweet and wonderful person and will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Her memory will live in our hearts and souls forever. Stay strong in the Lord.

Isaiah Hall

May 4, 2012

Mad at the timing of the passing and that I won't able to be to see my cousin face one more time all my sympathy goes out for aubrey and the rest of the family nobody wishes to bury their wife or mother but unfortunately such is life just hold on to the memories you have R.I.P cousin gilda you will forever b in the hearts of the family just hopefully you can put that word in for us when Jesus comes for that perm... all love 2 you and yours

Essie Simon Hennie

May 4, 2012

Aubrey and all the family members of Gilda, she was a beautiful person inside and out.I went to Gilda to get my hair done for years.We would sit and talk for hours just spending time together.I am so sorry to hear of her passing.We will be praying for you all during this time.
Essie and Donnie (Stemway Drive)

Carol Hall

May 3, 2012

TO Aubrey and Family Hold on to the Comforter,GOD said he will never leave you nor forsake at a time like this i loved Gilda and i love you.

Joyce Barrow

May 3, 2012

Aubry,
Please accept my condolences in the lost of your wife. Gilda was a good friend and the godmother of my son. Please know that my prayers are with you and the children during this trying time. Love you all.

Patricia Scott-Personnel.

May 3, 2012

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

Rhett & Sheila Hamilton

May 3, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Anthony "tony" and Lanette Williams Lee

May 2, 2012

Aubrey,kids,and all family, and friends. Gilda and you Aubrey welcomed me, a guy fresh from cincinnati who had no friends into your life and showed me the greatness of new orleans thanks.

Harling & Chrys Montoya

May 2, 2012

Audrey My husband and I are so sorry to hear of Gilda's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Gilda was wonderful friend and will be missed. May her soul rest in peace. And may you be in confort knowing she will always be with you in spirit.

Beverly Leonard

May 2, 2012

Aubrey may God bless you and your family...Gilda will be missed so much by so many...she was a beautiful lady with a good spirit.

Karen Brown-Bickham

May 2, 2012

Aubrey, I am sadden to hear about my sister in Christ, my friend and my beautician. We know that she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior, so she is with Him. Stay close to God, read the Bible, He will see you through!

Mary Winfield Sentino

May 2, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Gilda's passing. She was not only my stylist at Penney's, but I considered her a friend and sister in Christ. Although you will miss her, just know that she is in the arms of her Lord. My prayers are with you all.

JCP Client & Friend

Marcia Rousell

May 2, 2012

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

Arlene Johnson

May 2, 2012

Aubry....I was so saddened to read of Gilda's passing....She was always so very nice to me...her faith was strong..her love sincere....She is now with her Lord....take comfort in knowing that you have a true guardian angel....no more pain....

Dagena Lumar (Co Worker JCP Salon)

May 1, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Serena Scott

May 1, 2012

Aubrey I am so sadden to read of Gilda's passing and I offer you and the family my deepest sympathy. I will lift you all up in Prayer. Gilda was a true believer in Jesus Christ and she now rests in Eternal Peace with her Lord and Savior!

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