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Annette Poulard Obituary
Shreveport, LA - Services celebrating the life of Annette will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at the New Elizabeth Baptist Church. Rev. C. L. Hicks, Sr. will officiate.
Interment will follow in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Open visitation will be Monday, April 9 at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Rho Omega Chapter, will conduct Ivies Beyond the Wall during the open visitation.
She was born in Shreveport, LA and lived most of her life in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, and majored in voice and music at Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Her father, Floyd Allen Pierson, preceded her in death.
Annette is best known for her musical abilities, organizational and performance skills across the United States and abroad.
She was a member of a variety of organizations, civic clubs, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Family left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Monica P. Hawkins (Kevin), her son, Malcolm Poulard, and Othello Poulard, her children's father; her mother, Mrs. Juanita Thomas Pierson; her brother, Frederick (Freddie) Pierson; many aunts, cousins, and friends.
Special thanks to the staff and medical teams at Christus Schumpert Medical Center, Promise Specialty Hospital, and Pierremont Health Care Center.
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Linda Fisher
March 29, 2025
Annette you and your family were a major part in my life so many years ago. I will always cherish the good memories of our time together.
Thomasena Allen
April 2, 2023
Annette was my favorite soloist in various operas which I produced at my small theatre in downtown Washington DC She was also a treasured friend. I think about her often and miss the times we shared together. I still hae a small desk that I got from her when she moved. She was such a wonderful mother as well as one of the best artists in the area. She was loved.
Dorothy Holt
January 13, 2008
Hello Nita:
On behalf of Sugar, Mae, Bootsie and family we all miss your children dearly.
Call on us when needed.
Thomasena Allen
July 14, 2007
I have just learned that Annette is no longer here on earth with us but in heaven with the God who created such a beautiful, spirit filled and amazing musician. Several of her friends here had been looking for her for many weeks. I last saw Annette when she was soloist at my son's wedding and what a glorius moment that was for me, my family and all who heard her. She and I had a long and fulfilling relationship, dating back to her daughter, Monica's youth. As a producer/music director at a musical theater/opera center in Washington, DC, it was my pleasure and joy to cast Annette as principal singer in several operas and musicals including the Washington DC premiere of HIGHWAY I USA, by William Grant Still and George Gershwin's immortal, PORGY AND BESS. But Annette did much more than sing. She was a truly creative artist and she used her organizational abilities to produce several concerts at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and other venues. She was such a positive and dynamic force here and I will always, always cherish the privilege of knowing and working with her. I know that there will be a host of musicians and artists in this area who will join me in planning a Washington DC tribute to Annette Poulard. She was highly respected and loved here and she will be greatly missed.
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Naomi Smith
May 5, 2007
I was so sorry and sadden to here of your loss. I know my late mother, Ollie Mae Smith of Marshall, Texas would express the same thing because of her love for the family. My sister Evelyn saw it in the paper late Friday evening and called me to convey your loss. You are and will always remain in our prayers. Hold to God's Unchanging Hand, we will all have to see and meet him one day ourselves. Love you all.
Karen Hale
May 4, 2007
Mrs. Pierson:
We will always have special memories of Annette especially those times when we were singing together at the many conventions. Also, the Youth Encampment during the Summers where Annette many times directed the youth Encampment choir. Annette was so talented and had many organizational skills. We all will miss her because of her beautiful smile and sweet disposition. We all received our training under you, and Annette was so blessed to have had such great parents who really loved and supported her in the accomplishments.Her vocal and musicianship will forever last on. May God forever bless you and keep you. The MANSON FAMILY will always remember such a beautiful person in spirit and in truth.
Gloria Antia
May 3, 2007
Aunt Nita, my prayers have been with you and Annette throughout her illness. I know you will miss her as we all will, but you know better than most that she is in Heaven with the Great Comforter.
Love,
Gloria Jean
Juanita Pierson
April 26, 2007
Annette, This is from your mother who misses you so much. You will be in my memory every day-remembering all the good deeds and all the services you accomplished. Now you are resting from your labor,to get your reward from the Master who says "Well Done.' Your Mother Dear.
Mary Ann White
April 23, 2007
To the family of Annette Poulard,
Annette will be missed in the Washington, D.C. area for years to
come. Her name will come up and
discussion will occur about the legacy that has been left by her
beautiful voice. What a gift.
With love to her family who can
replace the tears with the beautiful
smile -- left by Annette.
Love from a Soror and Admirer,
Mary Ann White
Your daughter, Monica
April 22, 2007
Hi Mom. We know you are in the great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. We miss you and we love you. Thank you for being YOU!
Arlester &Ozeal Shyne Brown
April 17, 2007
Blessings and love Mrs. Pierson and family. We rejoice that Annette's belief of the gospel of salvation from her youth was holy from God. Her call to serve God and man through her voice and musical abilities in America and other countries were blessings for all humankind. WE MISS HER! WE MISS HER!
Annette, We Love You
Jonathan Holt
April 15, 2007
May the Lord bless Annette's family and that they may find comfort in His name.
James & Dorothy Holt
April 13, 2007
When a loved one has gone we feel a lost from their smile..but as time goes by we will always remember the smile,and the love will always be in our hearts. Annette was special.
Mona M. Hudson
April 9, 2007
Mrs. Pierson and family, my prayers are with you all during this time. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you.
Linda Wafer
April 8, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. God loves you and your family. Your strength lies within his loving arms that are stretched round about you. I Love You! Linda Wafer and Family
Debra Seamster, 1000 Women, Inc.
April 8, 2007
Mrs. Pierson, I am so sorry for your loss, and I pray that you are conforted in this time of sorrow.
Dorothy Smith
April 8, 2007
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121. We are praying for your strength and well being as you go through this difficult time. We Love you. Dot Smith & Family
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