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2024

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Emmett Washington Jr. Obituary

Emmett Burnell Washington, Jr., departed this life on Friday November 1, 2024 at the age of 58. He was born on September 18, 1966 to the late Emmett Burnell Washington, Sr., and Cythia Emilien Washington. He is survived by his sister and caregiver, Elizabeth Washington, and a host of family and friends. Emmett never met a Stranger, His loving spirit touched the hearts of everyone he met. He was a long-time client of ARCGNO, which he attended Monday through Friday for many years. Emmett was most happy when he was listening to music and dancing. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Emmett's life on Wednesday November 13, 2024 for 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1625 Annette Street, New Orleans, La. 70116. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time. Pastor Collis Parham officiating. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Arrangements Entrusted To Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 2715 Danneel Street, NOLA 70113. Information: (504) 895-4903. To sign online guest book please visit www.estellejwilsonfh.com .

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2024.

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Ursula Andrews

November 13, 2024

My condolences to Emmett´s family, church family and friends his family have been a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for a long time Rest In Peace. Ursula M Andrews

Carolyn Brown

November 13, 2024

Emmett was a sweet, sweet soul. He will be missed. Condolences to the Washington Family. Prayers for the Family.

Norma Turner Lafrance

November 12, 2024

Sending condolences. Wishing you comfort for the coming days. God Bless.

Dianne Harris

November 11, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

The Staff of Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary

November 11, 2024

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

1625 Annette Street, New Orleans, LA

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13

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

1625 Annette Street, New Orleans, LA

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Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2715 Danneel Street, New Orleans, LA 70113

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