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Ellen Gaskin Obituary

GASKIN Ellen Dean Gaskin, who was ""Blessed'' to have reached her 97th birthday on December 26th, 2006 died on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 in Alcoa, Tennessee. Mrs. Gaskin was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA until Hurricane Katrina. She was an active member and Sunday School Teacher at Greater Mount Rose Baptist Church before becoming ill. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted daughter Gertrude Taplin; her two grandchildren: Carl L. Robertson Jr. and Diane Joseph; five great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Rose Baptist Church, 1318 Simon Bolivar Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. Visitation at the church will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Providence Park Cemetery. No Wake. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, INC. is in charge of arrangements.. You may sign the guest book on nola.com/ obits.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 12, 2007.

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Kwan & Adrena Robertson

January 15, 2007

Grandma Ellen we are going to truly miss you. But, we will always remember your laugh.

Peggy

January 12, 2007

Dear Gert,
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I will always remember Miss Ellen. She was a jewel.You were a good daughter to your mother during her illness. May God Bless you and keep you. Sorry, I won't be able to attend but you will be in my prayers.

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