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Essie Booker Obituary

BOOKER Essie E. Hogan Booker, departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the age of 69. Wife of the late Harvey Watkins Booker; Daughter of the late Mary Magee Hogan and L.C. Hogan; Mother of Connie, Harvey Jr., Avis and Jermaude Booker, Anita Booker Madison (Tracy), April Hogan Hopkins (Darren), Essie Hogan Broussard (Freddie) and the late Nelson Booker; Sister of Ellis Ross Hogan (Dorothy), Lucille McCoy, Juanita Arington (Bobby) and the late Jeanette Arington; Grandmother of Daymes, Harvey III, Christopher, Jermaude Jr. and Jer'mari Booker, Jasmine Victor, Lamar Ramsey, Sommer Madison, Duron Hopkins, Freddie Broussard III and the late Dwight Williams Jr.; Also survived by 7 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Rhodes Chapel, 3933 Washington Ave., on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM; Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM; Interment Providence Park; Arrangements by Rhodes; Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 19 to Feb. 23, 2014.

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LINETTE JACKSON

March 2, 2014

Sorry for everyone's loss I pray that you all find comfort and peace in ur mourning MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Cleopatra Jones-Clemons

February 25, 2014

Sorry for your loss!!! April and family I will continue to pray for you all.

Wardel Smith

February 25, 2014

God Bless this family in this time of sorrow. From Deannie Ms.Cookie Son

shelley jones

February 25, 2014

May God Continue to Bless You and Your Family. God Heals all broken hearts look
to Jesus for your strength.

Tiffani Victor

February 25, 2014

Sorry for your loss! Praying for you all!

February 25, 2014

hi my name is Karen a Cameron the booker and the Cameron family you all have I bless my mother was your dad sister her name is Dorothy may booker and your dad is my uncle Harvey sr. booker and his mother name is patsey Booker, my mother and your dad are sister and brother your dad pass in the war .I have a pic of your dad . Karen a Cameron find me on facebook .

Lisa & Isaac

February 24, 2014

Praying for you and the family! Love you sis.

Freddie & Sandra Broussard, Sr

February 24, 2014

God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
Praying God's healing power over the entire family.

February 24, 2014

To the Booker Family:
My prayers are with you at this time. Praying when you're feeling sad her memories will make you smile. Keep strong! You all have treated your Mother like a Queen. Stand Proud.

Sylvia Pierre
"Woolworths"

Vondra Richardson

February 24, 2014

"May the God (Jehovah) who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in him, so that you may abound in hope with power of holy spirit." (Romans 15:13) My deepest condolences to you and your family, Essie.

Gwendolyn Kennedy

February 23, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Calvin & Emma Spears

February 23, 2014

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

Jeannine Clark

February 23, 2014

Sending my Love & Prayers out to the family. You all have my deepest sympathy.

Ms Geraldine M Williams

February 23, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs Juanita and family.May god continue to strengthen you and family in this time of sorrow.Family be strong and keep the faith.R.I.P Mrs Essie

sylvia andrews

February 23, 2014

I send my deepest condolences to the entire family. To the children, I am so sorry that you have lost your mother. This is the time for all of you to come together as one unit to celebrate the life of your mother.

Patricia Pierre

February 23, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. She was fortunate to be loved so dearly and to be surrounded by a wonderful family. My prayers go out to you.

Cindy Williams

February 23, 2014

Sending my condolesence to the family sorry for your lost. But she is in a better place with no more suffering.

irene

February 22, 2014

Please find comfort in knowing that 'the God who supplies comfort' is here to help you during this time (Rom 15:4, 5).

Greg & Terri Davis

February 21, 2014

May God's peace be with the family knowing that Ms. Essie is resting with our heavenly Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

February 21, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

The Sims Family

February 21, 2014

Anita, Tracy and Sommer -

Prayers of peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.

May the Angels come to meet her where God is!

Peace -

Shannon, Enjoli and Kaila

Karen Jackson

February 20, 2014

Where you going Mrs.Essie theres no more sickness and pain rest on.

celiesea lacey

February 20, 2014

RIP Mrs. Booker from Lacey..

Charlotte Drumgoole

February 20, 2014

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Ms.Essie! Wishing you all peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.


"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love." Leo Buscaglia

February 19, 2014

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