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Rosemary Cannon Obituary

CANNON Rosemary Peters Cannon, age 77, was welcomed into God's heavenly home on Sunday, February 6, 2011. She is the mother of Zelma Cannon Ellsworth (Russell). Grandmother of Jahanna Cannon-Brightman (Felice Sr.) and John IV Cannon (Tonya). Great-grandmother of Amaya, Jonte', Felice, John V, and Jaiyah. Sister of Joann Logan (Leroy), Cynthia Decuire, Eurydice, Charles (Kim), Cornel Sr. (Kim), and Joseph Peters. Mother-in-law of Deborah Pugh Cannon. She is also survived by 4 godchildren; her caregiver, Kevin Hubbard; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lucy and Louis Peters, Sr.; beloved husgand, John Cannon, Jr.; and her son, John Cannon III. Relatives and friends of the family, former F.W. Woolworth employees, employees of Winn Dixie and Greenwalt Adult Center are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi/Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., Father Jerome LeDoux serving as celebrant. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Meyer Avenue. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Directors (504) 944-5500.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Feb. 13, 2011.

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Rayna Foy Williams

March 6, 2011

Ritty, so sorry for the loss of your dear Sister & Zelma I know what it feels like to be Parentless,just hold on the God's unchanging hand & NEVER let go.Matt.5:4 keeps me going," Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted ".That's a promise from God, never forget that!!! family is everything,keep praying for one another & God bless you all.

Ray (former Winn Dixie associate)

Marsha C. Wilson

February 28, 2011

Zelma,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May your mother rest in peace. God be with you!

Irish L DeSilva-Burke

February 26, 2011

May God continue to strengthen each of you in this time of sorrow. My sympathy to each of you. The love you have one for another is what has brought you all this far, and that love will sustain you now in your loss. God loves you and so do I. From your cousin Irish (and family)

Mekie Etheridge

February 15, 2011

To Johanna and Lil John sorry about your loss.May the Lord continue to give your family strength.Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.U pray for me and I pray for u and watch God change things.

Mekie Etheridge

February 15, 2011

To Johanna and Lil John Sorry for ur lost I know how y'all feel becuz I'm feeling very empty inside.Wanted to be their today but my prayers and love are with y'all and the entire Cannon family.For Mrs Rose and Grandma Nee is in a better place rejoicing with the angels.

Larry and Toni DeCuire and family

February 15, 2011

To the Peters and Cannon Family

Sorry for your lost. Your family is in my prayers

Evangelist Sheila L Peters

February 14, 2011

To the Peters,Cannon,Family.Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.for to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.Look to this day as a glorious occasion for Rose is at her heavenly home on high with her elder brother Jesus the Christ and our Heavenly father, God who made us all.But you can have peace in knowing that she is not lost for when you lose sompthing you can't find it.She is not lost ,but sitting around God's throne listning too the Heavenly Choir,singing ,May the works I've done speak for me,and they do.Only cry for a moment,For this too shall pass.Remember better is the end of a thing than the beginning

armanita johnson

February 14, 2011

EURYDICE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOU LOSING YOUR SISTER. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

Lulu Taylor

February 14, 2011

my heart goes out to my cuzin zlema nd my whole family she is now in a better place words cant explain how much i must u but i no u wactchin ova me nd u will be always miss i miss my aunt rose.....stay strong z; ily

Deitrice Dominick

February 14, 2011

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow. Your mom was one of my moms best friend. My prayers are with you. Deitrice Dominick and family.

CarolynB Bethley

February 14, 2011

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.

Bertha Arsenaux Guillemet

February 14, 2011

Dear Zelma and Family,

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Rosemary at Woolworth for many, many years. She was a lovely lady, always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Yvonne Richard- Sanchez

February 13, 2011

To Zelma and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I had the joy of working with Rosemary at Woolworth for many years. She was a delightful person, always smiling and offering a kind word. I knew her to be a lady devoted to God and her family. We often spoke of the goodness of God and the many blessings afforded us. May the memories of the wonderful and joyful times she shared with you bring you solace. May God grant you peace and give you strength to endure your loss.

Damita Ballard

February 13, 2011

To Zelma May God continue to give you strength through these rough times. I will keep you in my prayers. Say strong as Aunt Rose would want you to be. Love always Damita Ballard

Damita Ballard

February 13, 2011

To Zelma May God continue to help you through these sad times. God will give you the strength that you need through the days to come. I will keep you in my prayers Love always Damita Ballard

Lona Peters Lax

February 13, 2011

To cousin Zelma, aunts, uncles and other cousins, it is never easy loosing a loved one and after all that you've been through God will keep you in his arms of mercy and shelter you through the pain, I pray that God give that lasting strength through this difficult time. Aunt Rose will be missed by many just as she was loved but God has a better place for her and now she will WALK around heaven.......

Alden & Sabrina Jourdain Sr.

February 13, 2011

Cousin Zelma, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. May Our Lord and Savior continue to give you the comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Schelita Peters Leufroy & Family

February 13, 2011

Zelma, All my aunts and uncles, Johanna and lil John,

I know its hard, and we will all miss Aunt Rose dearly. But I know our family, we will all get through this and will be there to help each other. God will give us the strength we need, and the love of family will see us through. Take care and GOD BLESS. LOVE YOU TEE, AND LOVE TO ALL MY FAMILY

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