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Marion Joseph Obituary

Marion C. Joseph entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Devoted wife of the late Melvin "Big Melvin" Joseph Sr. Loving mother of Marion Burrell, Cheryl (Brian) Hayes, Rona Joseph, Aaron (Shann) Joseph, the late Wayne Joseph, Michael Joseph Melvin Joseph Jr. Daughter of the late Joseph Cook Sr., Dorothy Thomas Cook and Henry Smith Sr. Sister of Dorothy S. Ackers, Jean (Lennox) Davis, Donna Smith, Patricia S. Thompson, Henry (Dianne) Smith Jr., Calvin Smith, Sterling Smith Jr., Bobby (Dorothy) Smith and the late Joseph Cook Jr., Lionel Smith and Yvonne Smith. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends, also pastor, officers and members of True Vine Baptist Church and all neighboring churches, employees of Ochsner Baptist Medical Center, East Jefferson Wound Care, East Jefferson General Hospital, Passages Hospice and New Orleans Kidney Center are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, April 12, 2019, at True Vine Baptist Church, 2008 Marigny Street beginning 10 am. Rev. Donald C. Jeanjacques Sr., pastor officiating. Church visitation 8:30 am until service time. Entombment St. Louis III Cemetery. Professional Service Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager, Info: (504) 940-0045.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2019.

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Cheryl Hayes

April 21, 2019

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Karol Miles-Pembrick

April 13, 2019

To the family of Marion Joseph:
I send you condolences from the Miles - Pembrick families, as you morn the loss of your loved one. I remember Marion from the neighborhood where I grew up and she was always loving and kind. May your memories comfort you and may God strengthen you as you go forward.

Nichele Spears

April 13, 2019

My heart is truly broken, I just found out today at dialysis that you had passed. I will miss our talks, thank you for always sharing your wisdom with me. I am happy though that you are no longer in pain. I will remember you forever my lady. Get your rest, your deserve the happiness of being with our father in heaven. Sean and I will always have you in our hearts, love you.

April 11, 2019

To the Joseph family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time, may God bless and guide you

Barbara Blunt dialysis patient, Erma Blunt, Elma Barre

Hilda Faye Ulmer-McGee

April 11, 2019

Sending my condolences to the Joseph family. We love her but God loves her more. Praying for healing for the family. Love you all. God Bless the Joseph family.

Gwendolyn Ellis-Smith

April 10, 2019

GOD IS A MENDER OF BROKEN HEARTS, CAST YOUR CARES UOPN HIM FOR HE CARES FOR YOU.
PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY STRENTH TO ENDURE.
GOD SAYS IN HIS WORD, HE WILL NOT GIVE US MORE THAN WE CAN BEAR. KEEP TRUSTING IN THE LORD, LEAN NOT TO THY OWN UNDERSTANDING.
IN ALL THY WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AND HE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATH.

LESTER (POLLY) LASSAI

April 10, 2019

TO MRS. MARION BURRELL AND THE JOSEPH FAMILY I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPHATHY AND PRAYERS MAY THE GOD OF COMFORT CONSOLE YOUR GRIEIVING HEARTS DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW BROTHER OF THE LATE MRS. MARION SMITH MY SISTER AND YOUR MOTHER WAS GOOD FRIENDS

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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

True Vine Baptist Church

2008 Marigny Street, LA

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10:00 a.m.

True Vine Baptist Church

2008 Marigny Street, LA

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2163 Aubry Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

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