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Loressa Harrell Obituary

Loressa Gray Harrell, 59, passed away Wednesday morning, May 13, 2015 at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana. She is predeceased by her father Godfrey Lee Gray, survived by her mother Lillie Mae Lang, her brothers and sisters Arthur, Paula, Leroy, & Godfrey-Anne, nieces, nephews, & significant other, Lee Brady. Funeral services will be performed by Tommy Gipson Jr. at Promised Land Baptist Church, 7234 Plank Rd. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10 am.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 16 to May 19, 2015.

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Linda Vaughn Hollinquest

May 30, 2015

Ms. Lillie Mae, I am so very sorry for your lost, I pray that the Lord give you and your family the strength you need in the coming days. May he bless you all.

Imogene Scott

May 21, 2015

Lillie Mae and family,
May God comfort you and give you peace in the days to come.
The Colemans' from Gracie St.

Carolyn Elmore-Martin

May 20, 2015

Paula and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I have many memories of Loressa when you and I used to hang out during our Capitol High School days. May God give you and your family strength at your time of sorrow.

Stephanie Jacque

May 20, 2015

May God's love strengthen you in your hour of grief.

Theresa Beaver

May 19, 2015

Good night Friend

Tracy Anderson

May 19, 2015

Loressa you will be truly missed.

Elaine Butler

May 19, 2015

Rest in peace Loressa. Will be praying for the family.

Wanda Robinson

May 19, 2015

Praying that peace, hope & comfort will be with you during this time.

Mrs. Charlotte & Family - B.R.

Jamaica Richardson

May 19, 2015

Ressssssssssssa! I miss you so much I just want to hear you one more time just say my name call me or something my days will truly be long without you I begged God not to take you frfrome But he did an my heart is broken I Will Always Love You REEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

PARNICE CLARK

May 19, 2015

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF LORESSA SHE WAS A SWEET PERSON. MAY THE LORD COMFORT U AT THIS TIME.

Sissy Harris

May 19, 2015

Loressa you'll be very missed. I'll never forget you and I loved you!

Avis Harris

May 19, 2015

Rest from your labor my friend.I'm going to keep telling the world how Jesus saves and delivers.I'll also be praying for your family .love you friend

Hazel Arthur

May 19, 2015

Ms.Lillie and family: My love and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and give you peace. Num: 6:26

May 19, 2015

To Ms. Lillie, Godfrey, Paula and the family,
May the Lord strengthen you during this time and overwhelm you with his love and peace. He is with you and will never leave you. His love is never ending! Love you Charmaine Carrell

May 18, 2015

Lifetime friend. Rest in peace my friend.
Our condolences to the family.

Pier and Detrick Scott

Linda and Sylvester Paul

May 18, 2015

Miss Lillie, Arthur, and Godfrey,

We are so sorry to hear about Loressa passing. But know that the author of all peace and comfort will strengthen you through your time of sorrow. May God give you the strength you will need in the coming days. Our prayers are with you and the rest of your family at this time.

May 18, 2015

My condolence to the Harrell Family and Friends. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. -Isaiah 61:1,2
~Catherine

Carol Lynn Thornton

May 18, 2015

Praying for the Family at this time.

From "The Moses Family"

Gilbert Merricks

May 18, 2015

You will be greatly miss

chereal Brown

May 18, 2015

LORESSA WAS ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET.SHE WAS KIND FROM HER SOUL.

J. Reaudette Wilson

May 18, 2015

My family extends our sincerest condolences to your family for your loss. May Loressa rest in her savior's arms for; He has granted her everlasting peace. Reaudette, Ms. Thelma & family, Gracie St.

Cynthia W. Payton

May 17, 2015

Loressa will be sadly missed , she was a very sweet person.

Gilbert Merricks

May 17, 2015

You will be miss

Desley Washington

May 17, 2015

Loressa will be missed. I've known her briefly but it was always pleasurable and fun.

May God bless your family during this difficult time.

One thing I know for sure is to Trust GOD.

Desley and the girls

Desley Washington

May 17, 2015

Loressa will be missed. I've known her briefly but it was always pleasurable and fun.

May God bless your family during this difficult time.

One thing I know for sure is to Trust GOD.

Desley and the girls

Ackie merricks

May 17, 2015

I will miss your smile. Rest in peace my friend.

Julisa Clay

May 16, 2015

To a good and loving friend you will be missed by many. May your beautiful spirit be at rest with the lord. We love you Rissa.

Ethel Davis

May 16, 2015

May you rest in peace my friend, until we meet again.

Deborah Pitts LeBlanc

May 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry to hear of Loressa's passing. Look to God for strength during this difficult time. Love ya family!

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