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Darrolyn Butler "Deedy" Turner

Darrolyn Butler "Deedy" Turner obituary

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Darrolyn Turner Obituary

Darrolyn entered into eternal rest on Wednesday October 25, 2023 at the age of 66. Darrolyn was the devoted wife of, Aaron Turner. She was the daughter of the late Iola Harris Butler and, Harold Butler Sr., daughter in law of the late, Everett, and Rose Marie Turner. Darrolyn was a proud graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High class of 1975 Darrolyn was born in New Orleans and raised in the lower ninth ward. She was a retired employee of Ochsner Hospital Main Campus kidney transplant Department for thirty years. Affectionately known as, "Deedy" to all who knew and loved her, she leaves to cherish her legacy, her devoted husband Aaron, his three daughters, Shona, Ana, Erin, and one son Aaron Jr., two grandchildren, Katrina Woods, and Tierra Stewart; her sisters, Corliss (Jimmie), Joy, Felicia, and her brother Edward, and a host of sisters in law, Melba, Helena, Yolonda Turner and the late Karen Hawk, Zelda Daniels, and Anna Valdery; brothers in law William, Everett, Maurice and Clayton Turner. Darrolyn is also survived by her nieces Katrina (Curtis) Kawan (the late Tyrone) Shawan (Jesse), Colisha and Sabrena, one nephew, Anthony; two uncles, Pastor: Arthur Harris (Ethel ) and Clifton Harris (the late Bernadine); two aunts, Willamae Butler, and Brenda Richard. Devoted cousin of Lucille Williams, and a host of other relatives and friends. Darrolyn is proceeded in by her brother Harold Butler Jr., along with two aunts, Lenell Harris, and Elaine Butler. Darrolyn was a faithful member of Corinne Missionary Baptist Church where she was part of the greeting committee. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a celebration of life at Corinne Missionary Baptist Church, 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr., Violet, LA 70092 on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Visitation 9:00 A.M until time of service. Pastor: John Bailey Jr. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave. New Orleans Louisiana 70120. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences to the family.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2023.

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Valerie Rhodes Nixon (George Washington Carver C/O 1974

August 8, 2024

Heaven has gained another angel, praying for her family

Barbara Williams and Pearl Williams

November 25, 2023

With deepest condolences sympathy. From Pearl Williams and Barbara Williams of Garyville Louisiana

Quintella Hawkins

November 14, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Carolyn Fernandez

November 12, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cynthia Hagans Sam

November 12, 2023

My deepest heartfelt condolences to Aaron, Corliss and to all family and friends whose lives Deedy touched. God is able and He will comfort you. My prayers are with you all.

Angela Reese

November 11, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to the Bulter and Turner family.

Henrietta

November 11, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the family love you all
Sincerely
James and Henrietta Morris

Ada Burns

November 11, 2023

My Condolences, to the Butler Harris, Turner, Family May God Peace and Strength be with you , always Blessings and Love From Burton Smith Family

Lorraine Bienemy

November 10, 2023

Deddy you will truly be miss. get you rest Aaron &Corliss Curpy keep the faith

Cynthia Hagans Sam

November 10, 2023

Deedy you were my BFF for over 50 years. Never lost contact since high school. I will always cherish our bond. I love u girl but God loved you best. Sleep on dear friend of mine. Till we are together again.

Maryann

November 10, 2023

Aaron and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you doing the difficult loss of your beloved wife Deedy, may she Rest In Paradise Forever with her loved ones.. Cousin Maryann

Leonor Salmon

November 10, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to Darrolyn's family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Darrolyn will be missed and will always be in my heart.

Kenneth&Angela Banks &Family

November 10, 2023

To:Aaron and Family you have our condolences on the loss of a wonderful person deedy will truly be missed by her family and friends I would rather be a dookeeper and the house of my God she fought a good fight she kept the faith now she is with her Lord and savior God has gained a beautiful angel and a beautiful doorkeeper we love you family sorry we can't be with Y'all you're in our thoughts and prayers Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal Family continue to hold on to God's unchanging

Doris Reese Miles

November 10, 2023

My BFF Deedy I will miss you so much but I will have lots of memories of good times and conversations. Praying for you Aaron and Corliss that GOD be with you and see you through this transition. Love you forever

Michelle Deloch

November 10, 2023

Sending Prayers & Condolences to Darrolyn´s family & friends. Trusting that God allow you to remember her with beautiful memories. I worked with her for years at Ochsner. She was a pleasant person and it was great working with her. RIP Darrolyn, God LOVED you BEST.

Margarite

November 9, 2023

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

Corliss Butler

November 9, 2023

Deedycat I will always love you and miss my big sister mamma bear,my memories of the times we shared will never fade so take your rest heaven was missing an angel.

Thelma Lea Alexander

November 9, 2023

May God bless you Corliss (bestie) and your family at this sorrrowful time. Deedy was just like family to me and my Mama! She will be truly missed.Love Thelma, Hilton, and the Lea family!!!

Kiesha W.

November 9, 2023

To my girl "D" this was so unexpected! You will truly be missed my girl! Those good talks and walks with you and Etta looking at all the people on Canal St. To buying your incents from the Rasta man. Awe D. You will always be remembered in my Heart. Love Kiesha from Urology at Tulane

Antoinette M Melancon

November 9, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
C/O 75

Corliss "Curpy" Butler

November 9, 2023

Deedycat you will always be in my heart love you forever, but God loved you more take your rest until we meet again. Missing you so much.

Steff

November 8, 2023

Get your rest Dede, my condolences to the family

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