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Denise Gorman Obituary

After a valiant eight year and three month battle, Denise Olga Gorman passed away on August 3, 2021 from cancer. Denise is the beloved daughter of Charlene Collins Gorman and the late Stanley Martin Gorman, beloved sister of Stanley Michael Gorman, (adored SIL Tammy) and special aunt of Nikolaus Michael Gorman (Elaine McCormick); she was predeceased by her best friend and sister, Sherrell Ann Gorman and nephew Grant Adair Gorman. Denise is also survived by her loved ones from DaParish and God-children Tony Toups and Brittany Jackson. Denise was a proud graduate of Cabrini High School, a member of the Cabrini Alumni Board, President of The Krewe of Isis and board member of the Wally Pontiff Jr. Foundation. Denise loved to bake using her talents and creativity to bake and decorate many cakes for children and special friends. Denise's family would like to thank Dr. Laura Brinz , Dr. Melanie Sheen and the entire Oncology department of LCMC along with the staff of Fidelis Care House and Hospice Specialists of Louisiana for the kind and loving care; we appreciate each all of you. Thank you to those who visited Denise or sent cards, she knew you were there for her; your kindness and concern brought her joy during difficult times. A memorial in Denise's memory will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 6425 West Metairie Metairie, LA 70003 on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Grant Adair Gorman Scholarship Fund c/o LA Tech Foundation, Ruston, LA 71272 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. Sweet Denise spread your wings and fly high with all your loved ones; till we meet again know your family loves and misses you.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 3 to Oct. 15, 2021.

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Lori Elmer

October 14, 2021

May your beautiful, loving spirit shine brightly over all of your family and friends as you now live in the glory of heaven with Jesus and all the angels. You were an Angel on earth and now you are an Angel In heaven with your beautiful, loving Angel sister. We love and miss both of you dearly.

Nan Hyatt

October 10, 2021

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

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