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Ostelia Burleson Obituary

Ostelia Lavergne Burleson passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 4:20 PM. Age 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack B. Burleson. Mother of Diane Gerosa and Raymond J. Burleson. Mother-in-law of Andrea S. Burleson and Joseph A. Gerosa, III. Daughter of the late Renee and Serita Lavergne. Grandmother of Gena Gerosa. Also survived by two sister-in-laws, one brother-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Saturday, January 21, 2006 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 PM. Burial will be private. To view and sign the Family Guest Book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 20, 2006.

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Susan Cureau

January 20, 2006

Diane, Raymond & family,



We are so sorry to learn of the death of your mother. We know how hard it is to loose a parent. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time in your lives. God Bless and take care of you all.



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