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Melanie Treniece Westerfield

1963 - 2023

Melanie Treniece Westerfield obituary, 1963-2023, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1963

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Heritage Funeral Directors - New Orleans

4101 Saint Claude Ave.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Melanie Westerfield Obituary

Melanie Treniece Westerfield entered eternal life on Monday, August 1, 2023 at the age of 60. She was born in New Orleans, LA on March 12, 1963, where she lived until she was called home to be with the lord. She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her loving and devoted husband, James Westerfield Sr; two sons, Venver Young and James Westerfield Jr and one daughter, Jaime Peters; mother Ethel Denham; siblings, Lawrence, Michael, Donovon, and Keith Gordon and Mildred Paige; grandkids Brock Young and Alaiya, Daylen, and Ayden Peters and host of nieces and nephews. Melanie was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Gordon, Sr and brother Kevin Gordon. A homegoing service honoring her life and legacy will be held at Morning Star MBC, 1000 Walkertown Way, Marrero, LA 70072 on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 10:00 am with visitation from 8:00-9:50 am. Interment: Westlawn Cemeteries, 1225 Whitney Ave, Terrytown, LA 70056. Repast: A Day to Remember Garden Club, 1785 Carol Sue Avenue, Terrytown, LA 70056 from 1-4pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Directors, 4101 St Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA., 70117.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2023.

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Lorry Estay

November 25, 2023

So sorry to hear that Melanie has passed. She was such a sweet lady. I had the pleasure of meeting her in January 2017 at Ochsners when Venver was in the hospital. We prayed together and celebrated together. May she rest in peace and may peace find all who loved her. Lorry

Ernestine Trotter

August 12, 2023

My deepest condolences is with the family RIP Melanie Gone to soon but not forgotten

Greta Wharton

August 11, 2023

My beautiful friend whom I will hold dearly in my heart. Words could never express the pain in my heart regarding your absence. We shared so many memories that it would be remiss if I even tried sharing. What I rest on is what I believe & it´s what God´s word says "absent from the body & present with the Lord". May my dear friend rest in the bosom of Jesus!

Tanya & Mitchell Lewis Jr

August 10, 2023

Sending prayers and condolences to the Westerfield family

Lorraine Armour

August 10, 2023

Condolences to the family be strong from Henry and lorraine

Lorraine Armour

August 10, 2023

My condolences to the family be bless Mr & Mrs Henry Armour

Troy L Yancy

August 9, 2023

My deepest and most sincere condolences to my J.S. Clark H.S. Bullldog c/o 82 Brother Keith and his entire family on the passing of his beloved sister Melanie I pray you and your family comfort, strength and encouragement during this trying time of bereavement I'm only a phone call away should you need to reach out.

The Bobcat Nation

August 9, 2023

To Mike Gordon and the entire Gordon and Westerfield families. The Entire Bobcat Nation send our condolences and prayers as you lay your love one to rest. May our Heavenly Father hold you all a lot closer during this time of mourning. Remember Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can not heal.

From the Entire Bobcat Nation.

Fernanza Brown Gilmore

August 9, 2023

Wishing Melanie's family our condolences to you in this Season; we are believing God will continue covering and comforting you in Jesus' Name, Amen

Regenia Moss-Banks

August 9, 2023

To Mel´s family ~
Hold on to God´s unchanging hands. Let them lead the way.
Lovingly ~

Joan Joseph

August 9, 2023

My Prayers and Condolences to the Family.

Paula Prout levy

August 9, 2023

So sorry to her beautiful family my condolences she were beautiful telling me to trust God my bday twin rest on Queen

Dana R Mathieu

August 8, 2023

Melanie, I am honored to have had you in my Life, my Co-Worker/Friend/Sis. I´m going to miss you but will Never forget You. Rest in Heavenly Peace My sincere condolences, to James and Sons, Keith, the Family

Brenda Hickerson

August 8, 2023

I know our hearts are broken with the loss of Mel. I Love you guys and I´m praying for you. Remember I´m always here for you.
Brenda Hickerson

Ellanese

August 8, 2023

Sending healing prayers to the family

LaQuinta

August 8, 2023

James, I am praying for you and your family. May God continue to cover you'll during your time of bereavement. Quinta

Krishana Welch (Daq Place)

August 8, 2023

Earth has no sorrow Heaven can not heal, my thoughts and prayers are with Mr. James and the rest of Mrs. Melanie's family in this your time of bereavement. Sleep on my sweet friend and take your rest.

Regenia Moss-Banks

August 8, 2023

To the Westerfield family ~
It saddened me so much to learn of Mel´s passing. Such an angel who has left this place and entered into the glorious home of Heaven is not an end but a wonderful beginning. We just have to pray and accept the Word of God to be able to understand her soulful travel. It´s hard, never easy to let go because we love so dearly but God loves us too. I knew Mel from church and I loved her spirit. I will miss her beauty and her smile. That´s what I´ll remember. Take your spiritual rest, my sweet friend. See you later at the Cross. Lovingly ~

Morning Star MBC

August 8, 2023

To the Family of Melanie. You are in my Prayers and thoughts. My deepest and heartfelt condolences. Melanie was one of the Sweetest people I have met at Morning Star. She and I had our own little way of greeting each other Every Sunday that we attended church. I pray your strength in God and ask God to comfort your hearts in this your time of grief.

Pellie favorite moody

August 7, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Star MBC

1000 Walkertown Way, Marrero, LA

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9

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10:00 a.m.

Morning Star MBC

1000 Walkertown Way, Marrero, LA

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4101 Saint Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117

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