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Jacquelyn Christen Obituary

CHRISTEN Jacquelyn M. Christen, age 66, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010. She was a native of Lafayette, Louisiana and a resident of Metairie, Louisiana for 46 years. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. Beloved wife of George B. Christen, Mother of George B. Christen, Jr. and Christine E. Christen. Grandmother of Katelynn M. Russell and Katie P. Russell. She was the daughter of the late George R. Murphy and Yolande M. Ortego of Lafayette, La. Sister of George Murphy, Barbara Beutow, Suzie Smith, Molly Spears, Kathleen Meyers, and the late Patrick Murphy and Carline Flattmann all of Lafayette, La. Mrs. Christen worked as a beautician at Westland Beauty Salon in Kenner, La. for many years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, La. on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, 505 Broadmoor Blvd., Lafayette, La., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette, La. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association preferred.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Mar. 21, 2010.

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Lisa & Beverly Shealey

March 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief and loss. Jackie will be missed but not forgotten her spirit, joy and laughter will remain at Westland Beauty forever.

Ed Kenker

March 22, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family.

NANCY PAYNE

March 22, 2010

THE PASSING OF A LOVED ONE IS NEVER EASY BUT IN TIME YOUR SORROW WILL END AND THEN THE FOND MEMORIES OF JACKIE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN YOUR HEARTS. WHEN I THINK OF JACKIE I SEE A SMILE ON HER FACE, SHE WAS A VERY LOVELY LADY AND WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY WHO SHE LOVED VERY MUCH, AND NEVER DOUBT YOUR GRANDMA IS WATCHING OVER YOU.

Jim Wofford

March 22, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Bob Pecunia

March 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JOHN SEABURY SR.

March 22, 2010

AS OUR DELTA FAMILY AGES, WE LOSE MORE
OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVERY YEAR.
THAT'S LIFE, BUT THAT DOESN'T MAKE IT
ANY EASIER. YOUR DELTA FAMILY SHARES YOUR LOSS AND PRAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY.
STAY STRONG AND KNOW THAT WE WILL ALL
MEET AGAIN.

Katelynn Russell

March 21, 2010

This is my grandma! I miss her so much! she was the best grandma that you can ask for! With my twin sister Katie L. Russell we will get through this tough time together! I love you forever&always your my angel that is now in our hearts! Enjoy your time in heaven!

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