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Rosemary Nora Obituary

NORA Rosemary Nora departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2012. She was a native of Shreveport, LA born to the union of (the late) Rosie Bell Gill Jackson and (the late) Lemuel Jackson Sr. Her siblings include (the late) Geneva Jackson, (the late) Lemuel Jackson, Jr., and is survived by sisters Earnestine Thomas, Kenner, LA and Peggy Ann Crawford, Houston, TX. Rosemary enjoyed making people smile and caring for others, as displayed in her occupation as a crossing guard for Jefferson Parish schools for over 25 years. She is survived by her husband Alvin Nora and four children; Kenneth (Darnester), Ronald (Josephine), Brennen (Patrice), Byron (Mylette) and the late Nicole Marie Johnson (Freddie). Grandmother of Darkendra (Timothy) Brooks, Kenneth (Jackie) Nora, Breione Nora, Brennen Nora, Ariana Nora, and Amber Nora as well as the great grandmother of Nora and Naomi Brooks, and Austen Nora. She was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves behind a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2200 Kenner Ave., Kenner, La, 70062; on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Officiated by Pastor Leroy Taylor. Visitation: 9 - 10 a.m. Service: 10 a.m. Interment: Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose, LA Richardson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Idaho Statesman from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2012.

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Robin Smith

November 26, 2012

I'll miss you so very much Mrs Nora, what a wonderful blessing and joy you were in my life.May God bless your family and keep them in his divine peace.Love Robin Smith

mr& mrs johnny e white

November 21, 2012

TO THE FAMILY KEEP ON LEANING AND DEPENDING ON GOD BECAUSE HE CARES FOR YOU.MY MRS.NORA REST IN PEACE.

Sandra White

November 20, 2012

A distance I am from Louisiana a Friend is gone to be with OUR HEAVENLY Father.Rosemary you are with the almightyand He will take care of your Family.To Alvin and his children may God comfort you all in this time of sorrow, MAY THE LORD BE WITH ALL OF YOU.

JOYCELYN FONTENOT

November 20, 2012

WE WILL MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH MRS NORA NOT JUST AS A SECOND MOM BUT AS A FRIEND AND A PATIENT...WHAT A WONDERFUL WOMAN GOD BLESS YOU.. LOVE THE FONTENOT'S

November 19, 2012

May the God of peace be with you and your family in your time of breavement,knowing that she is in a better place, hold on to all she meant to you and the people she came in contact with, we love you and will continue to lift you up in prayers. Sebyron, Yvette Daniels, and Emmett Robinson.

BLANE , CHARLOTTE MASON & FAMILY

November 19, 2012

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

Darlean Bannister-Oliver

November 19, 2012

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

Dana (Quinn) Bartholomew

November 18, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. May your hearts soon be filled with all those wonderful memories of your mother.

November 18, 2012

Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to ya'll entire family. We know that ya'll will have a true Angel in Mrs. Rosemary. Liz, Jim and Allie Chandler

November 18, 2012

We are deeply sympathetic for the entire family's loss. We are neighor's to Brennan and Patrice Nora and their lovely children and know how much you are loved and missed. Mrs. Rosemary will be another angel for ya'll family.

Ken Brooks

November 18, 2012

May the God of all grace, the Father of all mercies, bless and keep you in this hour

Laura&Jaron Zeno

November 17, 2012

To our Adopted family who we love,we are so sorry for the loss of your mother(mom),she is resting in God's arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Laura&Jaron Zeno

Mr & Mrs. Cedric Floyd

November 17, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult period. She is now in a heavenly place...such a heavenly person! May God continue to bless the Nora family.

November 17, 2012

So sorry to hear....thoughts and prayers are with the Nora's during this special time. Love to you all....Carmen Withington

James Evans, Jr.

November 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God is the answer to all things.

sheena and bruce tapp

November 17, 2012

our prayer are with you and the family,may God strenghten you and wrap you with his love, we love you, Rev.Bruce and Sheena Tapp

Sidney & Causetta Joseph Sr.

November 17, 2012

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

Sonata-Gullatt Prater

November 17, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ina Westley

November 17, 2012

Praying for the family. Sorry to hear of her passing.

David Dennis

November 17, 2012

Only God could take such a beautiful Rose away from this earth and Ms. Rosemary was truly a rose. She was truly loved and will be missed by the Dennis Family

November 17, 2012

To the Nora family
Our prayers are with you.
May each memory God has given you comfort you and bring you peace.
Gloria Rhea-Parker Family

Irvin Bernard,Jr

November 17, 2012

To Mr B and family,
I am praying for you all,stay strong.

Mrs. Verda Curtis

November 17, 2012

THE ROSEY SONG has ended, but the melody shall linger forever. Cherish the memories, as I will also. My golfer's wives traveling buddy has taken her angel wings and is traveling a new and better course. Much Love my former students and Dad. Be Blessed.
From a Golf Widow,

November 16, 2012

May God grant you with his Holy Spirit continually so that you the Nora Family can cope.

November 16, 2012

Thanks for all the good times we share I will always be grateful for your friendship and words of encouragement,my prayers are with you all at this difficult time,but know that JESUS will see you through it all. May the GOD of all comfortheth,comfort you today.Audrey & Sha-Sha!

November 16, 2012

To the Nora family, there are no words that can express the symphaty I feel for your family at this time of grief. Dukie was a lovely soul who I enjoyed being around everytime I was in her presence. Our prayers go out to you and the family and know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. May God Bless You All. Love Jan & Brittany Johnson.

ms liska

November 16, 2012

Im praying for the family may god keep all of you in the plan of his hands

November 16, 2012

To God be the glory for all the things He has done. God allowed you to share precious memories with your mom, now He will allow you to cherish those memories of your mom forever. She will never be far away. I know what you are going through, and our God will ease all the pain and wipe the tears away.

Be Blessed,
Evelyn, Jaime and Justin Evans

Robert and Belinda Jones

November 16, 2012

May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Jovanna Diggs

November 16, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, but God will see you through. Just remember to keep those precious memories near and dear to your heart.
To my adopted family: Mr. Ronald, Mrs. Jo, Amber, and Arie.

Linda & Henry Green

November 16, 2012

Words cannot express the deep sorrow in my heart at the loss of Mrs Rosemary. In the short time I've had her as a neighbor, she quickly became both a mother figure and advisor to me and my family. She treated us like family from day 1. We loved her and will miss her dearly. I will hold the memories of her in my heart, for they are all good ones.
Mr. Alvin and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God keep you lifted.

Virginia Spooner Mitchell

November 16, 2012

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

wilma jrv[n

November 16, 2012

My prayes are with you at this time.
God be wit you all.
Wilma Irvin

November 16, 2012

We will remember Rose as a neighbor and good friend. Trust the Lord . He loves you and so do we.

Mary and Pleasant Stewart

Ruth Brown Soniat

November 16, 2012

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

Chantelle and John Jackson

November 16, 2012

Aunt Duckie,

You welcomed me with open arms into your family. I loved you dearly and I will miss you tremendously!!! To Uncle Pap, Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. Love Chantelle & Johnnie ()

November 16, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God Bless You! Doreen Nevels and Family

Tina & Royce Zeringue

November 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ms. Rosemary was a special person who touched so many. I know how hard this is but just want to say take comfort in knowing she is at peace and we all have a very special guardian angel watching over us.

Annette Seymore Porter

November 16, 2012

With Deepest Sympathy
To Brennin(Trice),Ronnie(Phine)I am so sorry for your loss of your loved one.
May precious memories fill your heart and ease your pain.
May god bless you and your family.

November 16, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as your celebrate a life well lived. May God continue to bless and keep all of you.

Paulette Harding

November 16, 2012

Auntie Duckie, you will truly be misses. I remembered the last time you were by mama Peggy and I came sat with you both. You said you all were up since the morning before and had never been to sleep :) Thats the last memory I have of you smiling at me but all other memories does not compare. Love your niece Shenika T.

November 16, 2012

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

Deanna Sparks- Aubert

November 16, 2012

To The Family~~~

God is only a prayer away. I met M/M Nora after Hurricane Katrina. Mrs. would talk as if we knew each other a lifetime. She was a precious jewel. Take comfort in Psalms 23:1: The Lord is your Shepherd. Take your tears to God in prayer.

Freddie Johnson, Sr.

November 16, 2012

To Al, Kenneth, Ronnie, Brennan and Byran. May God give you the strenght you need in your time of sorrow, and may you be comforted in knowing that She is with our Lord. Nickie welcomed her into her new home.I know she will be deeply missed, but not forgotten.WE LOVE YOU GUYS. Freddie,Carmen Jonson and Family

Samuel Ridgley

November 16, 2012

God is good all the time. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear: but of power 'and of love, and of a sound mind. I am Alpha & Omega , the beginning and the Ending which is an which was.

Dora Stewart

November 16, 2012

Michael & Dora
Stewart Family

Minister Lampton

November 16, 2012

My Deepest Sympathy to Bro. Nora and Sis P. Nora on the loss of their Mother. Look to the hill where your help cometh from the Lord.Praying for the family for strength to get through this time.

November 16, 2012

May God continue to bless all of you as you go forward in his word. Our prayers are with you in your sorrow.

The Ridgley,s

November 16, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Geraldine Cockerham

November 16, 2012

Mrs. Rosemary will be greatly missed. The Nora family is in my thoughts and prayers. The Lord Jesus will give you peace and strength in this your time of sorrow. You are dearly beloved. God Bless all of you. Minister Geraldine Cockerham

Donna & Kenneth Collins

November 16, 2012

Her beautiful smile and welcoming arms will always be remembered. We will truly miss her. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

November 16, 2012

Brennen and family my every prayer is that God will keep and comfort you thru this time of sorrow. Bill and I love you dearly.

Bill and Mattie

Joy Williams

November 16, 2012

What An Angel. To Know Her Was To Love Her. My Deepest Sympathy To The Nora Family On The Loss Of Your Angel. Look To The Holy Spirit, Our Comforter For Strength & Guidance.

November 16, 2012

God only takes the best, you Mrs. Rosemary was an awsome lady you will be missised.

Roscoe and Eudonaise Lewis and family,

Nicole Smith Christopherson

November 16, 2012

Mr. Pap, Kenny , Ronnie , Brennen  & Byron I am so sorry. My prayers are with each of you. My husband, children and I will miss Mrs. Rose.  She is a wonderful gift from God who I feel honored to have known. Her many, many wonderful qualities have been such an inspiration to me over these countless years. May the Lord comfort and be merciful to your wonderful family during this difficult time.

Bridgett Wynn

November 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with u Mr pap, Kenneth, Ronnie, Brennen,Bryon may THE GOD of peace bring u comfort during this time

November 16, 2012

Our Prayers are with you- Vanessa Davis and the Goiner Family

November 16, 2012

You are in my prayers -May God give you strength during this difficult time. I will always remember her for that beautiful smile, and all the good times she and my mother shared working as crossing guards, and friends. I love you. Sidney Bell and the Goiner Family

Nesbit Henry

November 16, 2012

My Deepest Sympathy to the Nora family on the loss of their matriarch, Mother Rosemary. May God be with you all now and always.

November 15, 2012

Mrs. Rosemary was a phenomenal woman who I was proud to know. My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. I pray that the Lord provides you all strength to endure ... With love and warm regards, Kim Floyd Westry and family

November 15, 2012

sorry almost forgot Brennan...Love you guys....

November 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you Pap,Kenneth,Ronnie, Byron...We love you all. Mrs. Rosemary will be missed..Robin Jones Cole, Arthur Jones III from Albany Street....

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