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Derel Billiot Obituary

BILLIOT Derel Glyn Billiot entered in heaven on Saturday, April 24, 2010. He is survived by his devoted wife, Charlene Braun Billiot of 37 years. Loving father of Tansy B. Rea (Michael) and Malana B. Beckley (Benjamin). Grandfather of Tammie, Xana, Elizabeth, Kyrah Rea and Micah, Josiah, Caleb Beckley. Son of Herbert Anthony Billiot and the late Myrene Scroggins Billiot. Brother of Mary Billiot, Judy B. Williams, Kathy B. Lusher, June B. Ricker, Herbert A. Billliot, Jr., Herman Billiot, Kevin Billiot and the late Curtis Billiot and Rodney Billiot. Glyn was also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age 55 and lifelong resident of the Westbank. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM. Visitation from 4:00 PM until Memorial Service at Gretna United Methodist Church, 1309 Whitney Ave., Gretna, LA. For information and/or directions, please call (504) 341-9421. Condolences may be offered at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Apr. 28, 2010.

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SueEllen Taylor

April 29, 2010

Charlene
We are sorry for your loss.May God give you and your family strength through your time of sorrow.

Richard & Sonia Gaspard

April 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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