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2017

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2019

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5001 Chef Menteur Hwy.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Brooke Sherman Obituary

Brooke Sherman departed this life on May 8, 2019 at the age of 17 months. Brooke was born on August 17, 2017 to Brandon Hoskin and Shawnise Sherman. Brooke was known for her beautiful smile and putting smiles on other people's faces as well. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Shawnise Sherman (Tyrell Reddix), dad Brandon Hoskins, grandmothers: Trenise Andrews, (Edith Washington) and Annette Moss; grandfathers Shawn Sherman (Sivi Sherman), and Leonard Hoskins; great-grandmothers Sharon Lazard, (Erroll), Betty Sherman and Ray Barnett; great-great-great grandmother Lorraine Andrews, and a host of cousins and other relatives. Preceded in death by her great-great grandmother Cheriyl Andrews, great-great-great grandfather Winston Green, aunt Keshawn Andrews, and three cousins: Lynell Andrews, Nakeisha Andrews, and Adrian Drummer. Family and friends are invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service on Friday, May 17, 2019 for 12:00 p.m. at New Generation of Original Morning Star F.G.B.C., 3536 St. Ferdinand St., NOLA 70126. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Tyrone Smith, officiating. Interment is private. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 15 to May 17, 2019.

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Nai

February 8, 2025

i miss you so much brookie, its really been hard.

May 18, 2019

A beautiful angel was needed in Heaven and Brooke was chosen. I am so sorry for your loss.

May 18, 2019

A beautiful angel was needed in Heaven and Brooke was chosen. I am so sorry for your loss.

T.

May 17, 2019

My condolences to you and family.

Patti Tobias

May 17, 2019

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

Sherleta Morgan

May 17, 2019

Good sent for a angel we will miss you brooke you brought a smile to our life that we well never forget

Ashley Drummer

May 17, 2019

BROOKE I MISS YOU SO MUCH LIL BABY SO MUCH REST WELL I KNOW CHEEWEE GONNA CLOWN YOUR BALD HEAD ITS A FAMILY AFFAIR UP THEIR ♥ I'm let you all rest cause I know your in a better place

Tekkie

May 16, 2019

Rest in Paradise lil cousin we gonna miss u so much love your big cousin tekkie❤❤❤❤

Destiny Drummer

May 16, 2019

My dear baby brooke, we'll love you forever. we'll miss your smile, laughter, and even your cries. we'll hold every memory we had with you deep in our hearts for as long as we shall live. You were, and will forever be our light and rock. And we will forever be your soldiers, having faith in you and god through whatever. The bond we had was unforgettable, unfortunately it had to end so soon. Rest in paradise Brooke Brooke!

Sandra Green

May 16, 2019

I will miss you, Brooke....my brookie baby..Thanks for bringing sunshine to us all...love u Brooke

Ashley

May 16, 2019

You will be missed. Rest well baby.

KAVONNE EDWARDS

May 16, 2019

MAY YOU REST IN PERFECT PEACE BABY GIRL❤

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New Generation of Original Morning Star F.G.B.C.

3536 St. Ferdinand St., NOLA, LA

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5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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