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Amelia Anderson Obituary

ANDERSON Amelia Howard Anderson (Vergie) was born October 13, 1927 to the late Rev. Joseph Howard and Elonia Smith Howard in Gonzales, Louisiana and departed this life on, Thursday, August 24, 2006. She was a resident of Marrero, Louisiana. She married the late William Anderson and to this union three childen were born: Donald Anderson, Sr., Paulette Anderson Williams, Dana S. White and the late Willard Anderson. Sister of Olevia (Albert) Rogers, Essie (late J.W.) Tyler, Leborah (Irvin) Jones and Ruby (late Duncan Sr.) White. Sisters-in-law: Nancy and Hattie Howard; brother-in-law, Isreal Wright; former daughter-in-law, Irma Anderson; and former son-in-law, Jabari Williams. Grandmother of Dearlanda Dixon, Donald Jr., Belantha and Keva Anderson, Ebony, Bejide and Rashida Williams, Braylon Chaison and Demond Royal. Great grandmother of Kerone, Keon, Jacolby and Dathan Dixon, Jessica, Jazette, Monique and Nathan Anderson, Joshua McCall and Amahdi Williams. Great-great-grandmother of Nya and Zion Dixon. Godmother of Barbara Alexander and DeJean Antoine. Also a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Ophelia Wright and Shirley Howard; one brother, Joseph Howard, Jr.; her husband William Anderson, one son; in-laws: Evelyn Ross, Sarah Chinn, Merritt and Marie Andrews and Adolph Anderson, Sr. Second Zion, New Testament and all neighboring churches; faculty, staff, employees and students of John Ehret High School; employees of Acadiana Youth, Inc., Office of Youth Development, Louisiana Youth Enhanced Services, students and member of Louisiana Tech University, Southern University Law Center, Southeastern University and Westside Association Chorus. A Musical Tribute will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 1131 Garden Road, Marrero, LA. The Funeral Services will be held on Thrusday, August 31, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the aforementioned church. Visitation will be from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Rev. Austin Dennis - officiating. Interment Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Arrangements by DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICES 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2006.

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Lytaria Brown

September 1, 2006

To the Grandchildren,

Grandmothers are so very precious to us and their worth is invaluable. Now,it's time to feast on her never ending love and remember lessons taught. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Adline Dennis' Grandchildren

Larry & Hannah Cushenberry

September 1, 2006

To Paulette, Dana & family



Next to God

Beatrice Woodfork and Family

August 30, 2006

We are praying that God will see you though your time of sorrow. We can't be there with you, but we are praying for God's strength to uphold you all.

Marilyn Duncan

August 30, 2006

What a friend we have in JESUS!



Just take it to the Lord in PRAYER!



He will work it OUT!



I'll be praying for each of you.

Ethel M. Bennett

August 30, 2006

To the Anderson Family



My prayers are with each of you.





Hold On to God Unchanging Hand

Linda Carter

August 30, 2006

Hello my Dear Cousins. I know the feeling of this kind of loss. My mom ("l" is up there with them too. I just know Aunt Melia is o.k. and she's with Uncle Yank and all her relatives. I know she'll be sadly and fondly missed but it's O,K., it's O.K.. May GOD Bless you and keep you in his spirit. I'll try to see you'll if I can make the arrangements. Linda

Kim Dale Curtis

August 30, 2006

To the Anderson and Howard family. Ms Virgie has touched so many lives in the neighbhood and she will surly be missed.

Karen Common-Knightshead

August 30, 2006

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

L Lee

August 29, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Clarissa M. Preston

August 29, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Dianne Brown

August 29, 2006

TO: Paulette and the girls.


One word frees us of all the weight and pain of this life; that word is LOVE. Please know that you are loved and thought of at this time. Adline Dennis' girls.

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