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Rebecca Hall "Becky" Sidney

Rebecca Hall "Becky" Sidney obituary, New Orleans, LA

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Rebecca Sidney Obituary

Rebecca (Becky) Hall Sidney, age 97, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Israel Sidney, Jr. (Joyce) and Ralph G. Sidney (Pamela); her grandchildren, Errol L. Sidney, Sr., Reagan G. Sidney, Ryan G. Sidney, Kyra E. Williams, Quincy R. Brown and Brad B. Brown; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Israel Sidney, Sr. and all of her siblings. Becky enjoyed hosting parties, cooking and gardening. She had a sparkling personality and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. A visitation will be at 12:00 noon until service time.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20, 2016.

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Dan Gillin

August 21, 2016

Sid and family, I am deeply saddened to learn of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. She is now enjoying the glory and splendor of heaven. Trust in the Lord.He is at your side. The tears will end and the sun will shine, There will be better days ahead. May God bless you all always.

Allen,Louella Copeland

August 20, 2016

Israel ,Ralph and the entire Sidney family. Allen and I send these comforting words with heartfelt love and sympathy. May all the fond memories ease your pain and heal your sorrow. Becky was my second mom and for that I will forever be grateful. She is a Godly example of what true motherhood is about. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Take comfort in knowing that now you all have a special guardian angel to watch over you .

Barbara May

August 20, 2016

I extend to the family my deepest sympathy. May God bless you and keep you. It was such a pleasure to have known Mrs. Rebecca.

John Riley

August 20, 2016

Israel, you have my deepest sympathy in the lost of your mother. I miss seeing you two together shopping in SAMs. May she rest in glory land.

Veoletta Green

August 19, 2016

Ms. Joyce and Mr. Israel,
The care, love, nurturing and concern you displayed for your loved one is greatly admired. Have peace in knowing that you did all you could for her and that she is at peace. Find comfort in your special memories and hold on to each other. We are very sorry for your loss.-- Vee and Ms. Bernadette Green

Carolyn Randle

August 19, 2016

Much Love and prayers to the family of Aunt Beck. She was a classy lady and always dressed in the best. I remember all the good times while growing up and visiting her. Keep all those good memories in your heart as you prepare for her home going.

Carolyn (Boone ) Randle

Michel DUMAS

August 19, 2016

Our prayers are with the entire Sidney family. Your Mom was a beautiful person and the love and memories will remain in our hearts.
Michel & Karen Dumas

Annie Gill

August 19, 2016

Sid & Pam may God give you the strength you need during this time. So sorry for your loss. You will forever be in our prayers and thoughts. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. God Bless you.
Ken and Annie Gill (Ypsilanti, Michigan)

Ronald Crier

August 19, 2016

Ralph, you and your family have my condolences on the home going of your mother. Very few of us have had a mother walking the earth for, well more than 90 years.

Wa-Lo-Co 1970

Barbara Winsberry

August 18, 2016

Aunt Beck was always so nice and sweet towards me. She made a lasting mark on my heart. I will remember her always.
May the family be lifted in prayer and comforted in knowing that though she is loved and will be missed, she is safe in the arms of Jesus, and His love is sufficient.
Our very sincere condolences to all who love & cherish her memories,

Barbara Ann (Hayes) Winsberry & Husband, Keith

August 18, 2016

You all are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the difficult days ahead.
Charles and Carrie Phillips and family.

Johnny Wilson

August 17, 2016

You have our deepest sympathy.
from Pippy and his wife,Dorothy and his sisters: Carolyn, Clara and Annie Ruth.
Much Love

Jennifer Brown

August 17, 2016

Sid and Pam,
Hershal and I send our love and condolences to you. Mother's are so special. Hang on to the the special memories and the funny things that's happened over your life, which can help to absorb the sadness.
Be comforted,
Hershal and Jennifer Brown

August 15, 2016

Pam and Sid, our love and prayers are with you. Love Jon and Joyce

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