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Barbara Dunkin Obituary

Barbara Ann Booth Sutherland Wilson Stevens Dunkin, heeded the master's call on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the age of 74; Loving wife of the late Freddie Dunkin; Devoted mother of Pamela Duplessis-Carr, Shelika Wilson and Tamika Stevens-Collins; Sister of Gloria Chantz; Grandmother of Ronald, Rashantis, Lataria, Jarmone, David, Jamar, Eric, Denicka, Janay and Jaidyn; She is also survived by a host of great grandchildren, relatives, friends, her cat, Precious and her dog, Camron; She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Alexander Carter; father, Johnny Booth and sister, Doretha Johnson. Relatives, friends and employees of the VA Hospital and Ferncrest Manor are invited to attend the Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Chapel, 3933 Washington Ave., on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at 9:00 am; Visitation will begin at 8:00 am; Interment: Providence Memorial Pk.; Arrangements by D,W, Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA; Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Aug. 20 to Aug. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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Tamika Nicole Stevens

August 15, 2024

Missing you like crazy Mother. But I'm making you proud

Denicka Wilson

January 1, 2016

Today is the first day of the 2016 and it doesn't feel the same without you. I keep forgetting that you aren't here with me anymore. If I could've wished for anything in this world it would go spend at least this day with you. I love you and miss you so much. I wish I would've cherished our time more grandma ❤ Happy New Year beautiful

Denicka Wilson

September 17, 2015

I just woke up from a dream about you & it has me kind of sad, but I still know that you're in a better place. I hope that you enjoyed your day sweetheart

Denicka Wilson

September 13, 2015

I still don't want to believe that you're gone. Sometimes catch myself trying to call you. I miss you but I know thy your smiling down at me from Heaven I love you

Denicka Wilson

September 4, 2015

Couldn't stop thinking about you today. Hope you're enjoying your day <3

Denicka Wilson

September 3, 2015

Hey, I love you beautiful ❤

Shannon Henry

August 31, 2015

Missing you every time I stop by the house I be looking to see you sitting in your favorite spot watching TV. So far everyone is okay. I hope it stays that way. Love you much Auntie.

Denicka Wilson

August 27, 2015

Good morning grandma, hope you're enjoying your day with pawpaw ❤ I love yall

Denicka Wilson

August 26, 2015

Hey, was just thinking about you. I love you so much

Tamika Stevens

August 25, 2015

Hey my lady, I just wanted to stop and say I Love and Miss you. BOSS

Shannon Henry

August 24, 2015

Sitting here reading your guestbook while I'm at work is just making me realize this is officially real. Auntie you will be truly missed by all of us in the family. We showed out for you Saturday. You looked so beautiful auntie and you looked so peaceful. Continue to rest in peace we all got this down here.

Tamika Stevens

August 23, 2015

Momma I am Missing you like crazy, it's so much harder at night. I Love You more than life itself.

juain young

August 22, 2015

God will give you the strength you need to go ahead... lean and trust him more! !! Love you all sooooo very much! !!! I KNOWWWWWWW GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU! !!!

Antonia Moore

August 22, 2015

Tamika, I offer my condolences to you and your family. May God grant you and your family His peace as you all transition during your time of bereavement. Blessings to you and your family.

Darlene Brickley

August 22, 2015

Tamika i offer the my deepest sympathy and will continue to pray and ask God to give you continued strength as you will need it in this rough time. please feel free to contact me anytime.

David Tyler

August 22, 2015

R.i.p ms dunkin you have earned your wings I will keep your family in prayer

Charlene Branch

August 22, 2015

Ms. Pam and family. As you go through life's greatest sorrow. May your faith in God sustain you and bring you comfort today,courage for tomorrow and hope in your heart always.. Charlene Branch

August 22, 2015

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.

Sherilyn Henry

August 22, 2015

To the family of Ms. Barbara Dunkin,
May the peace of God surpass all understanding. My condolences to you during your time of sorrow. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Sherilyn Henry
Respiratory Therapist, Ferncrest

August 21, 2015

Rest on my beautiful friend my heart is so weak,but I know you are in a better place

Shannon Henry

August 21, 2015

My lil whoa I'm gone miss you and your crazy jokes Auntie. Who gone sit and ask me 101 questions when I come over?! Lol I know you're getting your rest and I'm at peace with that no more pain or suffering. I love you so much just watch over us we are gonna be just fine.

chenelle johnson

August 21, 2015

Tamika my friend....my deepest condolences to you and your family..

Sharon Lazard

August 21, 2015

Praying for you and your family. May God give you strength through your difficult time.

leisha gssper

August 21, 2015

Will keep u in my prayers u and ur family

shantrell guillory

August 21, 2015

You have my deepest sympathy, you and your family is in my prayers.

Denicka Wilson

August 21, 2015

Sitting here pondering about you..... just wondering, why? In my Rose Garden of memories, I see you standing there. A guardian angel in disguise who taught me how to care. I miss you so much my world seems so empty and people say time heals all wounds that someday the pain will subside,but Grandma I can tell you I think they must have lied the emptiness I am feeling now is strong and I feel weak but my Rose Garden of memories is where I know you'll always be although you're gone from this mortal world you'll always be in my heart and guiding me. You are my guardian angel, my mother, my father, and of course my grandmother. I love you and I will continue to make you proud

Sabrina Sorina

August 21, 2015

The Sorina family would like to send our condolences.. We continue to keep the family in our prayers...

Latonia Wells

August 21, 2015

Ms. B it was never a dull moment when we were in your presence. Your spunk, class and sass will be missed. RIP

Tamika Stevens

August 21, 2015

Well Mother, All I'm going to say is Rest Boss...... I got this

Denicka Wilson

August 21, 2015

In my Rose Garden of memories I see you standing there. An angel in disguise who taught me how to care. I miss you so much my world seems so empty and people say time heals all wounds that someday the pain will subside,but Grandma I can tell you I think they must have lied the emptiness I am feeling now is strong and I feel weak but my Rose Garden of memories is where I know you'll always be although you're gone from this mortal world you'll always be in my heart and guiding me. You are my guardian angel, my mother, my father, and of course my grandmother. I love you and I will continue to make you proud ❤

Beverly Bridges

August 21, 2015

Rip Ms Bad you will be truly missed..

Lashawn Kennedy

August 21, 2015

R.I.P Auntie Barbara! I'm going to miss your sense of humor. The family's going to Miss You. We cutting up for You Tomorrow.. Love You & watch over Us.

Sharon Kennedy

August 21, 2015

Rest In Peace, Auntee Barbara. Get your well deserved rest. Your Sister Gloria is going to hold the family down, so don't worry about us we will be okay. See you when I get there.

Samantha Carr

August 20, 2015

The Carr family would like to offer their condolences. And prayers to Mrs. Barbara Dunkin's family . We hope and pray you find peace and comfort in your hearts in your time of sorrow.

Clarise Bloom

August 20, 2015

Mrs. D,

Not one time we worked together at Trinity was there not laughter...sometimes accompanied with tears. I will remember your smile and all of your wild stories, Lil Clair.

PAULA SARVER

August 20, 2015

Prayers for the family in their time of sorrow. R.I.P. Ms.Dunkin. Ferncrest

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