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Leola Alexander Obituary

ALEXANDER Leola Alexander at the age of 70 departed this life on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at Tulane Hospital in New Orleans, LA. A native of St. John, Louisiana and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Daughter of the late Sylvia and Walter Alexander. She leaves to cherish her memories her children Cindy, Valerie, John, Frederick Alexander, Madeline and Mathew Polly. Beloved sister of Diane Toles, Bevelana Smith, Calynn Bunts, Joseph, John and Ernest Alexander. Survived by 28 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Alexander, two sisters Geraldine Coleman and Doloris Johnson and one brother Larry Alexander. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Realtives and friends, Pastor, Officers and members of Household of Faith are invited to attend the Celebration of Life on May 25, 2013 at Household of Faith 630 Jackson Ave., NOLA at 10:00 AM. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM until time of service. Pastor Antoine Barriere will officiate. Internment Providence Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Gaskin-Southall-Gordon-Gordon Mortuary 2107 Oretha C. Haley Blvd. NOLA (504)566-9000. Funeral Directors are Stephanie Simon and Burnell Gaskin, Jr. Please visit and sign guest book at NOLA.com/obits.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 22 to May 24, 2013.

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hishaunda riles

May 25, 2013

Rip ms leola

Ashiko Summers

May 25, 2013

To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD! To the Alexander family I'll keep you all in prayer ?

Annie Effron

May 25, 2013

Your family will continue to b my our prayers from Annie Effron and family and Jonathan Fields and fields

Key Alexander

May 24, 2013

I think GOD for allowing you in my life for 26yrs ...Love you Grams (:

Demetra George

May 23, 2013

May the fond memories of Ms. Leola keep all of you hearts filled with warmth. Deedy,Samantha,Tara,and Lakiva. S.T.P.

May 23, 2013

"So glad I had a chance to spend some time with you. Alvin Smith Jr.

Shelby HOOD

May 22, 2013

YO TIME HAS COME, AND GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO COME LAY WITH HIM...I LOVE YOU AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!!!

Latrice Mashia

May 22, 2013

To my family,
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Take comfort in knowing that God is our refuge and strength, he is a very present help in the times of trouble. Love you all.
Your sister,

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