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Lorraine Singleton Obituary

SINGLETON Lorraine Powell Singleton departed this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at River Parish Hospital. Age 64. Beloved wife of the late Murphy Singleton, Sr. Mother of Jacob (Roslyn) Powell, Churyce (David) Robinson, Tamika, Quiana, Murphy Jr. and J'Amande Singleton. Daughter of the late Andrew (Viola) Powell, Sr. and Helen Bause (Isaac Sr.) Collins. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 godchildren, 2 brothers: Andrew Powell, Jr. and Isaac (Scheena) Collins, Jr.; and 2 sisters: Mildred Birden and Geraldine Powell. Visitation will be held Monday, September 14, 2009 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St., Garyville, LA 70051. Private burial.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Sep. 13, 2009.

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LARRY & MONICA ZENO &FLY

September 16, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

LOT`S OF LOVE YOUR FATHER OSCAR ZENO&FLY

September 16, 2009

TO MY SWEET CHURYCE& LITTLE JAKE,
THE LORD IS MY ROCK,AND MY FORTRESS,IN WHOM I TAKE REFUGE, MY SHIELD, AND THE HORN OF MY SALVATION AND MY HIGH TOWER.PSAIM 18.2.GOD WILL NEVER GIVE US MORE THAN WE CAN BEAR.PRAYING FOR YOU ALL.

DEIDRA WILLIAMS

September 16, 2009

TO MY CHURYCE,
I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW,,,,HOW SORRY I AM ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER.YOU HAVE DONE ALL YOU WERE ALLOWED IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME,,,,WE ALL KNOW THAT YOU HAVE LOST A GREAT LOST,,, I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW TO FEEL,BECAUSE I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THAT LOST. THOSE AROUND YOU KNOWS THAT,,, YOU HAVE LOVED HER AND WERE THERE FOR HER UNTIL THE END,,,,KEEP YOUR HEAD UP,,, YOU ARE NOT ALONE,,,,YOU STILL HAVE A FAMILY THAT LOVE YOU DEARLY,,,
I LOVE YOU
DEEDEE

YOUR LOVING AUNTS&UNCLES VIVIAN,BILLYBOE,MAJOR ZENO,MARY,BRENDA,NU-NU,TT,&TINKERBELL

September 16, 2009

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

Gaynell B James

September 15, 2009

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

JACOB ZENO SR. FLY.

September 15, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

PERRY&GWEN CEASER FLY

September 14, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

John and Gerie Levy(Derek's parents)

September 14, 2009

Dear J.R.,
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved mother.We pray that your precious memories and the love of God bring peace to you and your family during this time of grief.

Delores Robertson

September 14, 2009

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

Leroy D. & Regina H. Williams

September 14, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Melissa Robinson

September 13, 2009

Churyce I know how you are feeling right now but it does get easier. I know you are a prayer and praying is what it takes all the time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

churyce robinson

September 13, 2009

I will miss you dearly, but GOD does not make mistakes, so I will brace myself and let you go.

I love you Lo

churyce robinson

September 13, 2009

Well Lo I guess this is it. Right now I'm happy and I'm sad. I 'm happy because you are now at peace. No more worries and no more pain. I'm sad because I feel we should have had more time together. You fought a real good fight I guess no one realized just how sick you were. Well I guess you showed us better than you could tell us. I love you Lo.
From Your oldest girl Churyce

DEIDRA WILLIAMS-DANIEL

September 13, 2009

MY AUNT LORRAINE
I close my eyes as I wipe a tear.
I just keep wishing you were still here.
I will hold all the memories deep in my heart.
Through these memories will never part.

I close my eyes as I wipe a tear.
I just keep wishing this pain would disappear.
I didn’t get the chance to say my last good-bye.
I just didn’t think you could ever die.

I close my eyes as I wipe a tear.
All of your love I will always hold near.
In my heart and my mind I will never be alone.
When my time comes......
I will meet you in heaven!
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!

DEIDRA WILLIAMS-DANIEL

September 13, 2009

Until That Day
Until that day I'll think of you,
the love we shared, the memories too.

Until that day I'll think of you,
I'll try so hard in all I do.

Until that day I'll find out why,
you had to leave with no "goodbye".

Until that day this is so,
your family misses you, more than you'll know.

Until that day You'll be with him,
your God, your Savior, and new best friend.

Until that day I see you there,
you're in my heart, you're everywhere.

Until that day.

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