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Norma Burmah Obituary
Norma "Mickey" Depland Burmah, Mount Airy, Louisiana's oldest living daughter died on September 6, 2014. She was 101 years old, born on July 4, 1913. Following a brief period of infirmity, Norma Depland left quietly to go home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family.
She was the firstborn of eight siblings born to the late Louis and Leona Nelson Depland. She was the wife of 103 year old, Norman Burmah; mother of Joyce Burmah Desselle and the late Doris "Kitty" Burmah McKinley-Shanklin. Mickey and Norman were married on January 27, 1931. They have twice been celebrated as the oldest living couple in the State of Louisiana. Hubert Depland, Sr., 90, is her sole living sibling. She has one son-in-law, Howard Desselle, Jr., two grandsons, Howard III and Trent, four granddaughters, Melody, Joy, Glenda and Gladys, a number of loving great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, 445 W. Bon Tempt Street, Marksville, LA. A mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marksville. Interment will be at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 following the mass. A Christian wake service will be held at 9:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville in honor of Mrs. Norma Burmah.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norma Burmah
Melanie Charming Richard Burl
September 14, 2014
Rest in peace. Praying continued to blessings from God.
September 12, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sherry Richmond-Frank
September 12, 2014
Thank you for being an example of an enduring love. I am very sorry for your loss.
Louis Jude DePland lll
September 12, 2014
Aunt Mickey you will be missed. To Uncle Norman and the family our deepest condolences.
Sincerely
September 11, 2014
With my deepest sympathy.
Elexia O. Henderson (Leck)
Daughter-in-Law of Justine Nelson Henderson
September 11, 2014
With my deepest sympathy.
Elexia O. Henderson (Leck)
Daughter-in-Law of Justine Nelson Henderson
September 11, 2014
With deepest sympathy.
Elexia O. Henderson (Leck)
Daughter-in-law of Jestine Nelson Henderson
Jacquelyn Jackson
September 11, 2014
God bless you all, I pray you will be comforted by the Holy Spirit and know nothing is a surprise to God, this day was planned long time ago. She lived a long life and now resting eternally from this world of hurt & pain nothing but sweet peace and rest. God Bless and keep ou all close to God. Jackie Jackson/Friend of Sweet
Allen Henderson
September 10, 2014
Sending our deepest sympathy during your hour of sorrow. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5
With our love and prayers,
Allen & JanieVee Henderson
Son and daughter-in-law of Justine "Sister" Nelson Henderson
Noel Cazenave
September 10, 2014
Aunt Mickey:
Thanks for your love and kindness and for a lifetime of great memories.
Love,
Noel
Chester Nelson, Jr.
September 10, 2014
"The memory of a good person is a blessing."
Chester Nelson, Jr., grandson of Estanio and Leana Duhe Nelson
Leana Nelson
September 10, 2014
"Who can find a virtuous woman? Her price is far above rubies. Her husband could trust her, and she did greatly enrich his life, she did not hinder him but helped him all the days of her life. Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praises her. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise." Proverb 31:10-12, 28 & 31
I thank God for allowing her to cross my path,
Lee Lee
Daughter of Chester & Helen Isom Nelson Sr., granddaughter of Estanio and Leana Duhe Nelson
Lois Henderson Duhe
September 10, 2014
Our hearts go out to you during this time of berevement, may the peace, power, and presence of God be yours.
Warmest Regards,
Kermit and Lois Henderson Duhe
The daughter and son-in-law of Justine "Sister" Nelson Henderson
Cyrille Rhymes
September 10, 2014
I will miss everything about Maw. She was as much a grandmother to me as she was to her own grandchildren. She always gave me the sweetest hugs and kisses, and made me feel so happy to be in her presence.
September 10, 2014
May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow.
Roy & Beverly Nelson Baloney
Daughter & son-in-law of Sidney P. Nelson & Grand daughter of Estanio Nelson
September 9, 2014
With deepest sympathy...Prayers to the family. From: Grace Henderson Spears-Los Angeles, CA (daughter of Justine "Nan" Henderson)
Candy Bell
September 9, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Daughter of Gloria Burl Davis (Dorie); Granddaughter of Albertine Nelson Burl
Laureen Arceneaux
September 9, 2014
So sorry for your lost. Daughter of Albertine Nelson Burl
Katherine Joseph
September 9, 2014
Warm felt sympathy. Grand daughter of Albertine Nelson Burl
Anthony Alexis Jr.
September 9, 2014
Wishing you God's strength during your hour of grief.
From: Anthony "Bucky" Alexis Jr. and Family
Son of Lydia Nelson Alexis
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