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Linda McNair Obituary

McNAIR Linda (Elaine) McNair of Gulfport, Mississippi, long time resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 of respiratory failure in Columbia, So. Carolina. Mother of Loel McNair, the late James and Dontay McNair. Stepmother of Elston and Elquisha Mathieu. Daughter of Mary Bradford and James McNair Sr. Stepdaughter of Joseph Bradford. Sister of James McNair Jr., George, Kenneth, Don and Paul McNair, Debbie Hudson, Donna Bailey, Paula McNair, Denise St. Amant, the late Charles McNair and Shirley Morgan. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family; pastor, officers, and members of Revelation Baptist Church are invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Revelation Baptist Church, 2040 Mazant St. from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 am. Interment Providence Memorial Park. Repass Revelation Baptist Church Hall. No Wake. You may sign the guest book on nola.com/obits & www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, INC. in charge.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2008.

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Deacon Yancy Carter of Beacon Light of Houston

August 16, 2008

Dear McNair Family,

I am sorry for you loss. I pray for your strength during this hour. May God bless you.

John L. Walker

August 16, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lois Simon,LCSW-BACS

August 15, 2008

Dear Loel, Dontay, and family,
I used to be your brother's(James) social worker at Children's Hospital for many years, and I took care of your brother and mother. Linda was an loving, caring, and devoted mother to ALL of you. She loved you all, and gave her time and care to make sure all of you were well. I will miss her, and there is a spot in my heart for her!!! I will continue to pray for you during this difficult time.

Paratransit (RTA) Department

August 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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