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Cheryl Dupor-Winfrey Obituary

DUPOR-WINFREY Cheryl Ann Dupor-Winfrey went to meet her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. She graduated in 1978 from Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, LA Daughter of the late Wesley R. Dupor Jr. and Maude Washington. Wife of James Z. Winfrey of 27 years. Beloved Daughter, Ashley Winfrey. Sister of Jerroy, (Letha), Wesley (Lillian), Michael Dupor, Shirley D. Carriere, Martha D. Irving, Mary (Louise) Albert, of New Orleans, LA and Angela D. Moses (Gilbert) of San Antonio, TX. Also survived by a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A native of New Orleans, LA and a long time resident of Lawton, Oklahoma. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, Officers, Members and Staff of Lakeview Christian Center, Beacon Light Baptist Church, INCS, Hilton Hotel, Sophia B. Wright and the International School of Louisiana are invited to attend the Homegoing Service on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Gertrude Geddes Wills Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue at 1:00 pm. Reverend Lloyd Washington, Officiating. Interment Lakelawn Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com and nola.com/obits. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2013.

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Priscilla Johnson

December 29, 2013

I am really missing my lovely friend. And all the phone calls.

Priscilla Johnson

December 29, 2013

My lovely friend will truly be missed. Love u Ashley u will always be in my prayers.

Joseph Jenkins

December 22, 2013

Ur Bubbie love u and willl miss u dearly.

December 22, 2013

Ann I will always love u and miss u, we were family n most of all good friends. Rest on honey child.

Harold J Snooze Smith

December 22, 2013

I know that I can't say anything to make you feel better but I want you to know that you have my sympathy.

Vanessa Bell Brumfield

December 21, 2013

To the Dupor and Winfrey Family: I was one of Ann , Friends and classmate from the(Scattered Site on Pleasant st). I was very sorry to hear that ann have pass on, I'm truly sorry for your lost. I will keep youall in my Prayer. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Vanessa Bell Brumfield

December 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

aliciawillis willis

December 21, 2013

aliciawillis an family send her bless to family.

sharon fields

December 20, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

carolyn mitchell-dorsey

December 20, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Carla Kelly and family

December 20, 2013

To the Dupor and Winfrey family...earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal...Ann will never be forgotten...From the family of Carla and Toi Kelly.

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