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Leona Tassin Obituary

Leona Guidry Tassin passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her mother Melainie Guidry and her brother Edward Guidry. Leona is survived by her children Jerrylyn Dean (Ted, deceased), Darlene Hebert (Paul), Elise Roebuck (Mike), and Barbara Romano. MawMaw Loni, as she was called, is survived by her 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Elise Atchley. Leona was a true servant of the Lord in every way. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 1:30 pm Saturday, December 7, 2019 in the J. Garic Chapel of JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Visitation will begin at 11:30 am and continue until service time. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Leona's name to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, 30 N. Lasalle St., Ste. 4300, Chicago, IL 60602 (ifcj.org) Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7, 2019.

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December 7, 2019

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

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December 7, 2019

Sending our Condolences on the passing of your Mother from the Bretz Family

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December 6, 2019

My deepest condolences, I pray your memories will give you comfort and knowing she is in the arms of her savior will give you peace.

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