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Loraleia Fournette Obituary

FOURNETTE Loraleia Rose " Lear " Fournette, age 61, a loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday August 13, 2009 in Stone Mountain Georgia. Lear was born and reared in New Orleans, Louisiana. Daughter of the late Herbert and Helen Leon Matthews, Sr. Sister of the late Lester Matthews, Sr. She leaves to cherish her many memories, husband, James Fournette; children, Charles and Trina Fournette, Darnell (Armond) Mercadel and Lorelia (Carlton) Allen; brothers, Herbert, Jr. and Joseph Matthews, Sr; grandchildren, Aniya, Robinisha, Dejania, Carltonia, Carnisha, Dominique and Charles, Jr; 7 sisters-in-law, 2 brothers-in-law; godfather, Joseph Brooks; devoted friend, Anthony Clayton; very special cousin, Valerie Guy, a host of many other relatives and friends. Relatives, friends, Reverend, priests, deacons and parishioners of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church; staffs and employees of De Kalb and Tulane Medical Centers, Emory Hospital, St. Joseph Health care, Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Sewerage and Water Board; faculty, staff and students of Xavier Preparatory School are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip St. on Saturday August 22, 2009----12 noon, Very Rev. Michael P. Jacques, S.S.E., celebrant. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 11:00 AM at the church. CHARBONNET-LABAT-GLAPION 581-4411

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 21, 2009.

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rodney mangham

September 16, 2009

god bless trina, my prayers are with you.

Annamaria Berry

September 15, 2009

May God's Blessings be with you and comfort you.

LOVE'
AnnamariaBerry&Family

September 8, 2009

TO MY MOM I MISS U WITH EVERYDAY I WISH THAT I CAN STILL CALL TO SAY WHAT U COOKING TODAY AND WHAT ARE U DOING BUT I ALWAYS TALK TO U THROUGH GOD EVERYDAY AND EVERYNIGHT TRUELY AND LOVED
LOVE
YOUR DAUGHTER
TOOTIE

Stephanie Pollard

September 3, 2009

Trina, Dee and family you are in our prayers, the Pollard family sends their condolences.

Esther Goolsby

August 27, 2009

Trina, May God continue to bless you and you family during this time. If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to ask. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Shameika Ford

August 27, 2009

Fournette Family,

Please accept my condolences during this time. My family will keep you in our prayers. May God Bless you always.

April White

August 27, 2009

I would like to give my condolences to the Fournette family. At this time of sorrow me and my family will keep you in our prayers.

Deborah Wiley

August 27, 2009

Trina may God continue to bless you and your family and know that I am here if you need me. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

Anna Berry(Porche)

August 26, 2009

Ha Cousin, Idid not get to see you before you were called to god. But I will remember you as you were a kind and Loving person. May god bless Trina Darnell,Charles. Theere is no pain that God cannot heal.

Annamaria Berry(Porche0
Aunt Theresa's Daughter

shirley williams

August 26, 2009

trina, thinking of you with my deepest sympathy. keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Vicki Green

August 26, 2009

Trina, I am sorry for your loss. As I did not know your mom, I am sure she was a great woman because of the woman I know in you. You and your family are in my prayers.

Nicole Holmes

August 25, 2009

To: Trina and Darnell my dearest friends/sisters my deepest sympathy to you may God keep you uplifted in spirit, also Remember keep your head up,be strong and know that me and my family are only a phone call away if and when you need us we will be there. We love you and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and in our prayers

Sarita Simpson

August 25, 2009

Trina, May GOD be with you and your family during this time of mourning. I will keep you all lifted up in prayer, and may your mother soul rest in peace.

Vallerie Guy

August 24, 2009

Ha Cousin,
Its time for me now to say my good-bye,I knew this day would come still I was surprised. I hope I got to say to you all I needed to say before you left me that Thursday. So to your kids and family beleive what I say I lost a special cousin on that day,you will be missed.

August 24, 2009

Darnell
You and your family are in my prayers,
may God bless and keep you in your time of need.

Cheryl Arnett and Family

Dorinda Dorsey

August 24, 2009

Trina and Darnell, Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother... Blessings and Comfort to you and your family.

August 23, 2009

Darnell, Armand, Aniya, and Trina

God's blessing to all of you in your time of need.

Monique, Pete, and Macie

Darren Myles, Jr

August 23, 2009

Ms Darnell, Aniya, and Ms Trina

Sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Know that she is in a better place. I miss you guys. Much love and God Bless.

SIDNEY BERTRAND

August 22, 2009

FROM,SIDNEY & PATRICIA BERTRAND,& KIDS. WE WILL ALLWAYS,LOVE YOU COUSIN,WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. GOD BLESS YOUR KIDS & FAMILY. SIDNEY STONE MTN,GA.

August 22, 2009

May God bless your family at this precious moment. I will keep you in my prayers.

Kim Meilleur Rose, New Orleans, Louisiana

KIM BERTRAND

August 21, 2009

MAY GOD BLESS YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW. I WILL MISS LEAR SO MUCH, SHE WOULD ALWAYS SAY I LOVE YOU COUSIN. MAY HER STRENGTH THESE LAST MONTHS BE YOUR STRENGTH.

P.S. SLEEP WELL MY COUSIN, I LOVE YOU BACK.

August 21, 2009

Darnell and Trina,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences are to you and your family. Please know that my prayers are with you.Be blessed.

Linda, Darren, and Kevin

Peggy Lindsey

August 21, 2009

To the Fournette Family,
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of Loraleia. I have known her and James for a very long time. May God give you comfort in the days to come. A neighbor from Conti St.

Sally DeMatteo

August 21, 2009

Darnell,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sally

Lavern McFadden

August 21, 2009

My condolences are to you and your family for your loss. You all are in our prayers. GOD BLESS

Lavern McFadden & Family

Jennifer McFadden

August 21, 2009

Please know that we are truly sorry for the loss of your mother and know that our prayers will continue to be with you all during this time of sorry. Be Blessed Our Family.

Love, Jennifer, Granada & Melva

August 21, 2009

May GOD's blessing be upon each and every one of you through your time of sorrow due to the loss of your mom and please know that we are keeping you all (entire family) in our prayers. Be Blessed Our Family.

LOVE, Jennifer, Granada & Melva

Modest Clayton

August 21, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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