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Loretta Young-Jones Obituary

Loretta Young-Jones, 51, departed this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Wife of Arthur K. Jones. Daughter of Josephine S. Young and James L. Young, Sr. (Yolonda). Mother of Robert J. and Raheem D. Young and Ireauna Lloyd. Sister of Genel Young-Collins (Melvin), James L. Young, Jr. and Anthony Harris. Loretta is also survived by four grandchildren, two nieces, five nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousin, other relatives and friends. Due to the Government Social Distancing Guidelines, the family prepares for a private visitation on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil Street Gretna, LA. Interment: Private. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign guestbook, leave well wishes, share memories and condolences for family. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home Gretna, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2020.

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Heather Johnson-Lucky

June 21, 2020

Mrs. Loretta was a great co-worker and friend. She was very giving and she loved family-gatherings. She was truly a people-person. Mrs. Loretta was so resilient. My husband and I was very happy to have met such a BEAUTIFUL lady.

Vincent Gray

June 21, 2020

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

Eveline Sutton

June 20, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You will never be forgotten. I am praying for my family with love.

The Dixon family

June 19, 2020

We will continue to remember you in our thoughts and prayers believing that God will provide you all that you need to endure.
We are so sorry for your loss. Loretta was an amazing women and we were blessed she was a part of our Family.

Loretta Young Magee

June 18, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. It was a blessing to celebrate your birthday with you and the family last year. To my family, you all have my prayers, condolences and love. RIP cousin Loretta. ❤

Pat Boulieu

June 18, 2020

I pray your soul rest peacefully in Gods Loving arms.

Zelina Folse

June 18, 2020

To my niece and loving friend. I'm going to my our phone calls and visits. You are a true Angel from above. Missing you already.
Love in our hearts always!!
Your Aunt-T Zel, Uncle Alfred, and Cousin Keyia

Denise Henry

June 18, 2020

Sending our prayers, sympathy, and love to the Young Family in the loss of their dearly beloved Loretta. We the Henry family are going to truly miss you our sweet Loretta. You were one of a kind that will never ever be replaced so take your rest beautiful no more pain and suffering but nothing but sweet rest in Jesus. Heaven has gained a We Love You Always. The HENRY FAMILY. ❤

Genel Young-Collins

June 18, 2020

Loretta, sister/friend. I am going to miss everything about you. I could not have ask for a better sister. "With tears on my pillow refusing to let go since you left her."

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