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Mattie Kellum Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA- A celebration of life service for Mattie Kellum will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Mary Evergreen Baptist Church, 420 E. 85th St., Shreveport with Pastor Willie Giles officiating. Interment will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Keatchie, La.
Mattie was born on November 13, 1942 in Keatchie, La and graduated from Longstreet Rosenwald H.S. in 1960. She passed away Sat., June 28th at Grace Home and to the staff we give a special thanks.
Mattie was a member of the Mary Evergreen Baptist Church at the time of her death. She is survived by her three children, Michael Kellum and wife, Doris, Valerie Kellum and Reggie Kellum; sisters, Mary Zanders, Ruthie Otis and Bobbie Glass and brothers, Walter Ary, Jr., Willie Ary and Joseph Ary.
Visitation/Family Hour will be held from 7-8 p.m. on Friday in the Chapel of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home. Heavenly Gates Funeral Home
(318) 222-8010
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Rodrick McClure
July 5, 2008
We can find inspiration in death as being a rebirth. It is not the end of our existence, but merely a new beginning in GOD! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rodrick and Misha McClure
FOSTER KELLUM
July 4, 2008
IT IS IN GIVING THAT WE RECEIVE,
IT IS IN DYING THAT WE ARE BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE WITH JESUS.
IT IS IN THE LOVE OF GOD, YOU WILL FIND STRENGTH AND PEACE.
IT IS IN OUR PRAYERS, YOU HAVE OUR COMFORT, AND LOVE.
THEODORA MCGEE GURLEY
July 4, 2008
MY CONDOLENCES GO TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
THEODORA MCGEE GURLEY
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