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1938

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2023

McMorris Whitfield Obituary

McMorris A. "Daddy Boy" "Sweet Curl Pickle" "Pickle" "Mac" "Sweets" Whitfield was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born on January 25, 1938, and entered eternal life on January 23, 2023. Son of the late Benjamin Franklin Whitfield and Udoxie McAllen Whitfield. He was preceded in death by daughter, Tiffany A. Cravinas, great-grandson, Arthur Holloway III, siblings Robert Raymond Whitfield, Catherine W. Lee, James Whitfield, and Warren G. Whitfield, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory the love of his life and devoted partner, Mary D. Winfield, five dedicated daughters, Dawn Whitfield Webb (Michael), Sherri L. Whitfield, Cecily Flake-Whitfield (LeShunda), Erica C. Whitfield, and Melissa Gibson, special daughters, and son Michelle Winfield Wilson (Roscoe), Tonya Ross Walker (Paul), Mariah Alexander, and Zachary Winfield. Loving brother of Bennye Kate W. Seraile and Estelle W. Simpson (Vernon). Survived by 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and very dear friends. Relatives and friends of the family, priests and parishioners of Corpus Christi/Epiphany Catholic Church, and St. Raymond/St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, employees of the Orleans Parish School System, Southern University Alumnae, Xavier University, DePaul Hospital, Knights of Peter Claver, Epicureans Social and Pleasure Club, Canon Hospice New Orleans/Baton Rouge, and DaVita are all invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday February 11, 2023 at Corpus Christi/Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA for 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 8:30 am. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saint Peter Claver Foundation (claverfoundation.org). Due to COVID-19, it is optional to wear a face mask. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Feb. 9, 2023.

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Shep

February 4, 2025

Daddy,
Happy Heavenly Birthday.
You left us 2 years ago and we miss you so much. Thank you for being such a great Dad and friend. I think of you all the time and will never forget you. You´ll always live in my heart and my thoughts.
Love you so much Daddy

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January 25, 2024

Dad,
Today is your birthday and oh how you loved to be the Superstar at your party.
It´s been a year since you´ve left us behind. Time really does fly. I miss you, and you will forever be in my heart and thoughts.
Thank you for being everything to me.

Love always,

Shep

October 20, 2023

Hi Daddy,
Just thinking about you.
You are truly missed and will always be in my heart.
Not a day goes by that I don´t think of you or look at a picture.
You will always be my Sweetsie
Love, Kisses and Tight Hugs Forever!

Erica

September 18, 2023

Hi Daddy,
You are my Sunshine, my only Sunshine.
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my Sunshine away.

Love your Baby Girl

Calvin "CJ" Holmes, Jr.

February 12, 2023

Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Morris was a wonderful person who brought joy and laughter into all of our lives. I am grateful for the time me and my family got to spend with him. He never failed to make me smile with his quick wit and humor, and I will always cherish the times I spent with him.

I want to express my heartfelt condolences to each and every one of you during this difficult time. Losing someone we love is never easy, but I take comfort in knowing that Uncle Morris is now in a better place and free from pain.

I am thankful to God for giving us the opportunity to know and love Uncle Morris. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through all of the lives he touched and the memories he created. Please know that I am here for you and I am praying for you all.

With love and sympathy,

Knarvia H Smith

February 11, 2023

Family of Mr. Whitfield,
May you find comfort and strength through the love of God. Remember, God is always able and available. May God be the wind underneath your wings. I worked with Mr. Mac at Carver and Fannie C. Williams.

Don Gales Sr

February 11, 2023

Thank you for being my mentor and friend. You will always be remembered.

Dr. Charles E. Edward Warner

February 11, 2023

The Oree Warner Family and the Dr. Charles E. Warner Damily wishes to share our condolences to Mr. MacMorris A. WHITFIELD´s family. To Estelle be strong for God is with you. We know that you loved your dear Morris!!!!

Cynthia Warner Harris

February 10, 2023

My deepest condolences to Mr. Whitfield family my High School council@ George Washington Carver Jr. High School.
He was also my three children council at Carver.

Job well down!!!!!!

Barbara Jacobs Sylvester

February 10, 2023

My prayers are with you all in the loss of your father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. Morris was always a kind and caring person. May you hold on to God's unchanging hands during this time.

Barbara Jacobs Sylvester

Diana Williams

February 10, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Shep

February 10, 2023

Daddy, your earthly job has been completed. You are free. I will miss you so much. You´ll forever be in my I love you so much. Rest in peace
Love Shep

Erica Whitfield

February 9, 2023

My first love and forever my hero. I love you Daddy always and forever.

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8:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi/Epiphany Catholic Church

2022 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Corpus Christi/Epiphany Catholic Church

2022 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA

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