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Rudy Gordon Obituary

GORDON Rudy Gordon, at her residence in Lutcher, LA, at 5:00 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2006. Daughter of the late James Gordon, Jr. and Dorothy Bartley Gordon. Former wife of Clarence Riley, Jr. Mother of Karen (Donald) Armstead of Olathe, Kansas, Katherine Riley Redd of Elk Grove, CA, Stacie Riley of Washington, D.C., Steven (Darlene) Riley of Lutcher, LA and Rev. Marty (Rev. Elois) Riley, Sr. of Gramercy, LA. Sister of Ruby (Rosevelt) Armont, Harold (Janice), Percy (Janice), Gary (Veronica), Harold (Janice) and Robert (Rosemary) Gordon, Sr. Niece of Dorothy Williams, Jacqueline, Rose, Lawrence, Willie and Rev. Herbert Gordon and Elie Jackson. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a devoted friend, Gaymelda Pittman; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 67. Visiting at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Highway 3125, Lutcher, LA, Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. Conducted by the Rev. Ferdinand Gaines, Jr. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Paulina, LA. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Feb. 10, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Rudy M. Gordon - Missing you, your children

March 7, 2006

MICHELLE ARMONT

February 22, 2006

TO THE GORDON FAMILY;



In the quiet moments, when the hurt is hard to bear. May love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort. You are held in gentle thought and prayer. Your mother was a beauitful woman and will truly be miss.



Love

Samantha Taylor

February 17, 2006

Stacie Riley, Harold Gordon and Family:

Although there are no words to help ease the loss you bear, you are certainly in every thought and prayer. May God continue to keep you and strengthen you.



The Dunham Family

Marvin & Shirley Dunham, Samantha Taylor, Keely Walston

Tilda Gaines

February 14, 2006

We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. We pray that God keeps and blesses you and carries you through this trying time. Remember that the Lord is omniscient (all knowing), omnipotent (all powerful), and omnipresent (all places). All you need to do is reach out and HE is there.



Be blessed!

Darrel, Tilda, & Devin Gaines

Xavier Hodge

February 14, 2006

It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to the family and friends of such a beautiful child of God.



Ms. Rudy was not only a treasured mom and friend to her immediate family, she was also my friend and gladly took on the role as my serrogate mom for a number of months.



I find it astounding that she NEVER complained to me about her own condition and ALWAYS had an open ear to what trivial dilemmas I had.



I am going to truly miss her random phone call to check in to see how "I" was doing.



But I rest in the fact of knowing that there is one more beautiful rose added to the bouquet that is heaven and can't wait to see her again.

Arledra Winfield

February 13, 2006

To the Gordon/Riley family

You have my deepest sympathy. May god bless and keep you.



Love,

Arledra Winfield-Johnson

Russell Tanner(The Orkin Man)

February 12, 2006

To Rev. Herbert Gordon & family. Deepest sympathy for your loss.Our prayers are with you. Hold on to the wonderful memories that GOD has allowed you all to have. Absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. May GOD forever keep you and your family.

Charles Hidalgo

February 11, 2006

Dear, Gordon/ Riley family I am sorry about the loss of Mrs.Rudy. I hope you feel better. I am very sorry.

geraldine mitchell robinson

February 11, 2006

deepest sympathy goes out to the family. sorry for your loss. i will keep you in my prayers.

Clyde & Melissa Wiggins

February 10, 2006

To the Gordon & Riley family, just take your burden to the lord and leave them there and he will see you through. GOD BLESS

CLYDE & MELISSA WIGGINS

Aliska Franklin

February 10, 2006

To The Gordon/Riley Families

It really hit me like a ton of bricks, when I heard of your loss. Rudy was just like a mom to me, as well as a good barber. Whenever I would call her, and ask her could she be to the shop a certain time, to cut Randez and Jacobi's, hair she would be there. My husband, had just gotten comfortable, with a female barber cutting his hair once we were married, and he feels sadden for you all as well. I know alot of things, I shared with her, about personal matters, and she always had the right advice. We will truly miss her, but we will keep you all in our prayers. I know that you loved her, but GOD loved her best, for she found the Tree Of Healing and went on to take her rest.

Tracey Collins-Bailey

February 10, 2006

To Stacey and the entire Riley,Gordon & Bartley Family.

I was deeply saddened when I heard about your lost.I will continue to pray for you. Being a God serving Family as yourselves,even though she will be missed a great deal.You will make it through,without a doubt.

Like one of the old songs we use to sing(G.C.C.C & V.O K.D) :

"Never Alone",You don't have to worry,'cause you're never alone.

God won't leave you,nor will he forsake you .I will continue to pray for you as you celebrate

"Rudy's Homegoing."

May you find peace,and May God Bless You.



Love,

Tracey Collins-Bailey

Tonika & Zaria Washington

February 10, 2006

To the Gordon-Riley Family,

May God continue to give you peace, strength and comfort in your time of sorrow. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning". Just hold on to God's unchanging hand. She will be entirely missed by her God-daughter, Zaria Washington.



With Deepest Sympathy,

Tonika & Zaria Washington (Davis & Fly)

Joe'l Bourgeois

February 10, 2006

To the Family of Rudy Gordon

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the entire family. She will be missed. I have such good memories of your mother.

Karen,Katherine,Marty please e-mail or call once you are settled.

Joe'l(323 810 3065)



Our prayers are with you.

Love the entire Bourgeois family in Los Angeles. Joe'l, Raymond Bourgeois. Take Care.

Patrick O. Jefferson

February 10, 2006

To the Gordon/Riley families,



Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the transition of your mother and grandmother. Take to heart that "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Your mother lived a wonderful and grand life. My thoughts and prayers are with you both now and forever. God is able and willing and He will carry you through!

Daphne Bazile Octave

February 10, 2006

Stacie and Family,

You have my deepest sympathy. Remember I'm a phone call away if you need to talk and that God is a very present help in the time of trouble. He can wipe all tears away.

DeAnn Johnson-Davis

February 10, 2006

To The Family of Rudy Gordon,



May God fill your hearts with love, peace, strength and understanding that will bring you through any situation in life. May you find comfort in the precious memories you'll hold on to. Remember the smiles and laughter that "Rudy" shared with EVERYONE! Trust in God with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. Just look to the hills from whence cometh your help. Your help comes from the Lord which made heaven and earth.

Rudy blessed me and my family in time of our loss she will be missed.



May continue you to bless your family.



Love,

Gene, DeAnn & Kendall

Debra "Pinkey" Henry-Harrison

February 10, 2006

My prayers go out to the entire Gordon-Riley family. I was sad to hear the passing of your mother, everyone loved her. Karen and Tiny me and my family will continue to pray for you and your family.



Love,



Jersey,Tudy, Allen Jr. Gerald, Debra "Pinkey" and Carl

Susan Vaughn-Bailey

February 10, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gordon/Riley Families. I will always have fond memories of Rudy. We shared great times together such as: planning events for Lionel Washington Youth Football Camp and attended functions together. Rest in Peace, My dear friend Rudy. To the Family

"Earth has no sorrow, what heaven can healed." May God Bless You All!

Love Always,

Susan

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