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Chanda Sheppard-Edwards Obituary

Chanda Sheppard-Edwards, age 44, rejoiced out of this world on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jamau Ahmad Edwards; grandparents, Clarence and Rosemary Victorian, and Richard Gardner Jr.; 2 uncles, Curtis and Courtney Victorian; brother-in-law, Daron Edwards. Chanda leaves to cherish her memories her 2 loving daughters, Kelsey and Jayla Edwards; loving parents, Cheryl and Richard Gardner; biological father, Carl Sheppard; 3 siblings, Rychelle Gardner-Duplessis (Bobby), Richard Gardner II (Sabrina), and Carl Sheppard (Juanita); grandmother, Eunice Gardner; 3 aunts, Cynthia Gilbert (Duckey), Adrian Victorian, and Patricia Gardner; 4 uncles, Clarence Victorian Jr, Oliver, Terry, and Alvin Gardner; and 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 Friday, February 2, 2018, 10:00AM, at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 4700 Pineda St., NOLA with Deacon Uriel Durr officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the hour of service. Interment St. Louis Cemetery #3. 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 Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2018.

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Cheryl Gardner

January 23, 2019

My Chanda, I miss you so much. It's been a year and it feels like yesterday. You will continue to stay in my heart. I Know you are with our heavenly father. I pray for your girls daily. They are doing fine. You and Jamal would be proud of them. SYDNEY and Brooklyn talk about you daily. The entire family miss your phone calls , telling them that you love them.WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU.
MUCH LOVE. MAMA

Cheryl Mamma Gardnet

August 9, 2018

It's been over 6 months and it still hurt like it was yesterday. I miss you so much. IT'S so hard to move forward. I hear your voice and see your face calling my name. My Shokie you will always be in my heart. Your girls are doing well.Your Syd. And Brook ask aboutnyou daily. They tell me you are their angel in heaven.I believe that.I will always.love and keep you in my heart

ADRIANNE BROWN

February 6, 2018

REST IN POWER MY SISTER!! S.M.A CO/90

ALICIA MCKENDALL

February 2, 2018

REST IN HEAVEN, MARYITE. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOUR LOVED ONES DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

Ernest Rogers

February 2, 2018

February 2, 2018

RIP Maryite, c/o '94

Marla Smith

February 2, 2018

Chanda was a wonderful and kind person with a beautiful smile. May she rest in heavenly peace. Prayers to her family at this time.

Clarita Alphonse

February 1, 2018

Chanda you were a precious . Your personality and ❤of gold coukd up the lives of those who knew you. We you, you fought a good fight and we will always have you in our heart.
Protect us .

Clarita Wilson - Alphonse C/O 92

Carl Sheppard III

February 1, 2018

I will always remember before and after our conversations you saying "I love you brother." Thanks for the love. May you find perfect rest in God. Love you forever!

Nakita Shelton and Family

February 1, 2018

When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. I extend my most sincere condolences to the family. May God open up his arms. Wrap them around you and give you the comfort & strength you need to get through this. Love you'll......

Chanda Edwards

February 1, 2018

Good Morning my Chanda, I woke up looking for you. I could hear your voice saying what is daddy going to fix us for breakfast. Oh my shookie we will ,miss. you sooo much. We love you and you will always be in our hearts. I know you are with OUR FATHER GOD.
Much Love MOM

Charlene Andrew

February 1, 2018

Chanda was one of God's chosen angels who has now earned her wings in heaven. She will be missed dearly but her memories live on through her daughters & family.
Be comforted in knowing Chanda is at rest with our Lord Savior.

Debra D. Jones

February 1, 2018

My Heartfelt Condolences to Carl;Cheryl and Richard and extended family.

Keyan Green

January 31, 2018

Condolences to the Family....rest on my sweet Maryite sister XOXOXOX Keyan Green SMA c/o 91

Kim Luke

January 31, 2018

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Chanda was a beautiful spirit and I will always cherish the memories. Kim Hardy Luke c/o 91

shawan stewart

January 31, 2018

Once the tears have dried up, and you have said your goodbyes, what is left is the beautiful and happy memories that you shared with Chanda. May you find comfort in the memories that have been created of Chanda as a mother to her beautiful daughters, a sister and a daughter herself. Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers.
I'll miss your Big Beautiful smile....

Tangela S

January 31, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Chanda Sheppard-Edwards. May your precious memories of the time spent together help ease the pain of your loss. Take courage and look to the God of comfort to strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.

Gigi

January 30, 2018

The pain that comes from losing such a beautiful child is immeasurable. Please find comfort in Matthew 6:9,10 and see that under God's Kingdom all forms of sickness and suffering will be eradicated. Our prayers will be with you .

Katrina Saverin

January 30, 2018

May you and your family find strength in the Lord. I was a former classmate. SMA c/o 91.

Ms. Jearl Dean Smith

January 30, 2018

Mrs. Gardner and the rest of the family you'll have my deepest sympathy. This is Rogest mother. Hold on to God's Unchanging Hand. LUV

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