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Tessie Prevost Williams
1954 - 2024
Tessie Prevost Williams
1954 - 2024
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BORN
1954
DIED
2024
Tessie Williams Obituary
Tessie Prevost Williams was a pioneer of early desegregation who was among the first to attend integrated schools in New Orleans.
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(Photo: Peter Forest/Getty Images)
15 Entries
Ricky A. Brown, Jr.
September 4, 2024
THANK YOU for a life well lived and for the indelible impact you've made on American history. May you rest in peace and your family find total comfort in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead.
Chey
August 21, 2024
Inspirational and courageous young girls and woman. My deepest condolences to Tessie´s family and friends. She is a true patriot.
Barb
August 21, 2024
GOD has said, "Well done my good and faithful servant. Job well done."
Regina Hutchings
August 21, 2024
God bless you ! Thanks so much for allowing God to use you as a pioneer.
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Angela Kimbrough
August 21, 2024
Ms. Tessie will always be remembered as a pioneer of segregation! I'm forever grateful to her. Dr. Kimbrough (GA)
CATHY GOOSEBY TAYLOR
August 21, 2024
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.
Paula Gibson
August 21, 2024
Tessie;Oprah mentioned you todat at yhe DNC covention; may you continue to rest in power!
Barbara Williams Pearl Williams Garyville Louisiana
July 26, 2024
With deepest condolences sympathy. From Pearl Williams and Barbara Williams of Garyville Louisiana.
Sandra Grady Kinte
July 25, 2024
RIP Tessie
Prayers and heartfelt condolences to her family. Thank you Tessie for being a four runner for us
Sandra Grady Kinte
July 25, 2024
Tessie and graduated from high school together but before that we lived in the same neighborhood
Stacey Millet
July 21, 2024
My condolences to the family. Continue to rest in peace
Joseph e prevost 111
July 19, 2024
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Jennifer Ann Jones
July 18, 2024
Dear Tessie ,
May you Rest In Eternal Peace , knowing that your work is well done . You Made History!
As a child seeing Tessie , as one of 3 girls my age , do extraordinary courageous acts , gave me hope and determination to be strong and persevere , lead and be outspoken , despite my age.
Thank You Tessie for your sacrifices.
RIP
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jones
Peter G. Forest
July 17, 2024
May you rest in eternal peace. I am honored to have been a part of your most awesome journey over the past few years. I am glad that I was able to capture some images of you during this time. May your legacy live on forever.
Elizabeth Bell
July 16, 2024
RIP Tessie
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