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Sheila Bright Obituary

Sheila Bright, age 66, departed this Earthly Life on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by her son, Gerald Picquet; parents, Celina and Ernest Bright, Sr; 3 grandchildren, Kymar McCormick, Armani Bright, and Keyon Picquet; 5 siblings, Patricia Harvey, Augustine Toney, Diane Bailey, Doris Gardener, and Ernest Bright, Jr; brother-in-law, Jeff Morgan, Sr; and uncle, Lawrence Gibson. Sheila leaves to cherish her memories her companion, Nathaniel Fortenberry; 5 children, Tracy Thomas (Eric), Stacy Brackens (Steve), Asanti Walker (Larry), Ayonna McCormick, and Macio Thomas; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 7 siblings, Dolores, Sylvia, Marguerite, Brenda, Evelina, Shirley (Kevin), and Lawrence (Christine); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are all invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, September 30, 2023, 1:00PM, at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave, NOLA with Pastor Tom Washington of Grace Fellowship MBC officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00PM until the hour of service. Interment Private Services Entrusted to the Caring Staff of: Professional Funeral Services "Celebrating Life" 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116. 504-948-7447.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2023.

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Herman Bright

May 25, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. May she rest in peace. BigBright

Lela Johnson

September 30, 2023

Sending prayers to my family at this difficult time God will take care of you alllela&Tony Johnson

Lisa Hampton

September 30, 2023

May you rest in our Heavenly Father´s Arms. I´ll forever cherish the memories we shared.

Minnie Vann

September 30, 2023

Shelia was a beautiful person and sister in Christ. God don´t make no mistake. Rev. James L and Minnie L. Vann

Ms Geraldine M Williams

September 29, 2023

My deepest condolences to my family. Sheila will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved her.Family just remember grief last a little while and memories last forever. Just hold on to God's unchanging hands and he will see you through. Rest on cousin until we meet again. Love Always Ms Geraldine M Williams and Family

Tiffany S Gardner

September 28, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Min. Deborah Delarose Dejean

September 27, 2023

My condolences may God keep you all and in perfect peace during these unhappy times

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