Katheryn Louise Sherman "Kitty" Bordenave

Katheryn Louise Sherman "Kitty" Bordenave obituary

Katheryn Louise Sherman "Kitty" Bordenave

Katheryn Bordenave Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2010.
BORDENAVE Katheryn "Kitty" Louise Sherman Bordenave On Friday, December 3, 2010, Katheryn Louis Sherman Bordenave, lovingly known as Kitty by family, friends, and loved ones, passed away, with her sister at her side at their home in Hammond, LA, after a lengthy illness. On September 13, 1941, Kitty was the first born to the late Joseph Morgan Sherman and Willie Edwena Sherman in New Orleans, LA. She was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Grambling College, and received a Master's degree from California State University in San Francisco. She was a retired educator. She is survived by one brother, Joseph W. Sherman; a sister, Sandra Sherman Landry; four nephews: Nathaniel E. Landry, Jr. (Tracy), Joseph M. Sherman II, Kevin S. Landry (Terese), and Jonathan Spiller; one great-nephew, Andrew C. Landry; two great-nieces: Kayla C. Landry and Olivia T. Landry; one aunt, Mary Ann Buckhalter, Compton, CA; and a host of cousins and friends. After moving to Hammond six months before Hurricane Katrina, Kitty became a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Hammond, LA. The pastors, officers and members of Macedonia Baptist Church of Hammond, LA, Pleasant Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Little Zion Baptist Church; staff of Lallie Kemp Outpatients Clinic, Hollygrove Originals, relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Pleasant Zion Baptist Church, 3317 Toledano St., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until time of service. Rev. Kenneth Thompson, officiant. Interment at Providence Memorial Park, 8200 Airline Highway, Metairie, LA. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, LA in charge.

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January 5, 2011

Tania Alexander posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2010

Diane Sims Tillman posted to the memorial.

December 13, 2010

Dorothy Malone posted to the memorial.

Tania Alexander

January 5, 2011

Sandra, I just learned of Ms. Kitty's passing.
My deepest sympathy to you. I too loved Ms. Kitty. She was my mentor for years. May God continue to bless you.
Jefferson Parish School System.

Diane Sims Tillman

December 15, 2010

Sandra and Joe, I just heard of Kitty's passing. I am so sorry. Kitty was always so full of life that it's hard to imagine her not being here. My condolences to you and the family. I pray for you as you try to make it through this ordeal because I remember how close the three of you were. Know that Kitty is now resting in peace in the arms of our Saviour.

Dorothy Malone

December 13, 2010

To GOD be the glory for the things He has done.Psalms 116:15 says HE takes pleasure in the death of his saints.kitty was a friend and neighbor on edinburgh st after hurricane "Betsy" in 1965 and we went to school together as well. Kitty was well loved and unselfish; giving of her self and always a pleasure to be in her company. I say to Sandra, Joseph and all the family to be faithful to GOD, Obey His command,Then you shall reap your reward in "HEAVEN".katheryn fought a good fight. The word of GOD says to fight the good fight of faith. I love you all and share in your loss but rejoice with you in Heaven's gain.Ecclesiates 7:2 says Death is the destiny of every man so i pray that you all are girted up and stay strong in "HIM". Please contact me at any time . I love you all and am praying for Your continued strength......Dorothy Malone 2149386908/9722557402

Joyce LaceyGarrison

December 13, 2010

Dear Sandrs, JW, Lil Nat, Kevin,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister/aunt. My prayers are always with you but even more at this time. Love Cousin Joyce

Gwen Jarrell

December 12, 2010

Sherman Family, Mama Kitty will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and vibrant personality. I'm glad that our paths had an opportunity to cross and meet. It's indeed an honor/pleasure to have known Mama Kitty with who was truly an inspiration to many. Kevin, Nat, Ms. Sandra and the entire Sherman Family I'm sending my condolences and know that you all are in my prayers and remember to stay strong in the Lord!

Bro & Sis Hodges

December 11, 2010

Sandra and Family, the Hodges' Family will continue to pray and keep you all lifted up in prayer. Kitty was truly and inspiration and a role model in lessons on perseverance. She will truly be missed.

Bro & Sis Hodges

December 11, 2010

Sandra and family, the Hodges' Family is praying for you all and keeping you uplifted in prayer. A true soldier gone home. Kitty was truly an inspiration and a role model in lessons of perseverance. Will be truly missed.

Lenora Brown

December 11, 2010

Sandra and family, I was so sorry to hear of Kitty's passing.May God help you through these times. God Bless.

December 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the time of sorrow. Ms,Kitt was such a sweet person when she was at Galillee Baptist Church, she touch a lot of lives with the bright smile she had. Truely she will be missed.

Alice M. Hasberry & Family
Picayune Mississippi

Katie Cenance- Jones

December 11, 2010

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

December 10, 2010

Sandra and J.W. may God bless and keep you. Kitty will always be remembered for her vibrancy and that wonderful Sherman spirit that will always shine brightly.
Alan Green

Shelia Jack

December 10, 2010

Mama Kitty will always be remember in this family. She play a big part in my husband liife at Galilee Baptist while she was working and giving of her time to the memeber there. I can always remeber her beautiful smile and how she mother and care for everyone there.To the family i know it will bea lost, but remeber she is not suffering any more, she is in a better place. So, Sandra be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might and
He will give you the strenght to go on.
Love Rev. Jarauz & Shelia Jack
Richmond,Texas
(New Orleans , hometown)

Carolyn Harden

December 10, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

John Smith

December 10, 2010

To the Bordenave Family. It was a pleasure meeting Kitty at Galilee B.C. A fun person to always be around. Time is filled with swift transition. Naught of earth unmoved can stand. Build your hopes on things eternal. Hold to God's unchanging hand. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.


John & Jamie Smith and Family. (Music Man)

Hiram & Addie Walker

December 9, 2010

Sandra and J.W.,may God give you strength during this very difficult time;and may the loving memories of "Kitty" give you comfort and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Prestine Chatters

December 9, 2010

When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help.It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life

Porterfield Smith

December 9, 2010

Through all the years I have always considered myself Family. Sandra and JW,GOD makes no mistakes. I send my love and condolences.

Glynn "Tweet" Lombard-Patterson

December 9, 2010

May God comfort you as you grieve the loss of Kitty. Kitty was such a funny loving person and I know God welcomed her home. Sandra I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

December 9, 2010

What a wonderful lady, I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting her, she will be so missed but is in the heavens with our lord

Ruthie, Frank & Ruby Mondell

December 9, 2010

May God continue strengthing and blessing you & your family during this time of sorrow. We are sending our condolences to the Family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all!

Ora Dawson

December 9, 2010

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

Luticha Perkins

December 9, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to you, Joseph, and your sister Sandra on the loss of your eldest sister, Kitty. Kitty was a classmate of my sister, Alva Alcorn, BTW Class of 1959. Alva passed on April 14, 2010. So we can identify with your loss and grieve with you.

Your classmates (BTW 1961),
Luticha Alcorn Perkins and Roger Perkins, Sr.

Harold "Kite" Bordenave Jr.

December 9, 2010

JW and Sandra,
May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to Bless you in your time of Sorrow. I pray that Kitty is resting in a better place. My condolences to you guys.
God Bless

Connie Culbreth

December 9, 2010

Sandra, I'm so sorry about Kitty's death.I know how close you were,and the Lord will help you through your grief.My condolences to the Family.

vanessa gardner

December 9, 2010

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

caroline patterson

December 9, 2010

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

cheryl aucoin

December 9, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

ora dawson

December 9, 2010

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

Dorothy Ricks

December 9, 2010

I worked with Kitty at Lafitte Elementary School for several years and enjoyed getting to know her and be her friend. We had lost touch after her move, but I thought of her often. I am so sorry to read of her passing and will keep her family in my prayers.

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