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Susan Alice DeHarde Durr

Susan Alice DeHarde Durr obituary

Susan Durr Obituary

DURR Susan Alice DeHarde Durr, born April 2,1954 in New Orleans, a resident of Marrero, passed away on Wednesday June 6, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Ctr. Beloved wife of the late Morris Clayton Durr, Jr. Preceded in death by her parents John G. DeHarde, Jr and Carol Biguenet DeHarde and Brother-in-law John C. Durr. Survived by her brother Thomas J. DeHarde (Lucy), Godmother and Nanny Patricia Biguenet Bernard, Sisters-in-law Gail Ann Jane' (Donald), Glenda M. Clune (David), Brother-in-law Louis E. Durr (Sylvia), Step-mother Anita Casadaban DeHarde, Step-brothers Barry P. Gahagan (Debbie), Blaine M. Gahagan (JoAnn) and Step-sister Aileen G. Foley (Michael). Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Her nephew and Godchild Jonathan L. Durr and her late nephew ET1 Jason C. Jane' (USN) were "Special Angels" in her life. Susan was a very caring and giving person and loved by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Wynhoven Apartments staff and residents for all of the love, care and concern they shared with and for her over the past 6 ½ years. The family would also like to thank Dr. Phuong T. Vo and his entire staff for their dedicated service and care of Susan for over 20 years. Two Memorial Services will be held to celebrate her life on Saturday, June 9, 2012. The first will be from 10:00am until 11:45am in the Chapel at Wynhoven Apts, 4606 10th St, Marrero, La for her "Wynhoven Family". The second service will be from 1:00pm until 2:45pm at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La for family and friends. A mass will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel. To view and sign the online guestbook please visit www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 7 to Jun. 9, 2012.

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lynn southwood

June 15, 2012

I will miss you at family get togethers . Rest in peace.

Carolyn Greenwald

June 10, 2012

my prayers are with you and your family. I will surely miss seeing you when I come to visit. Susan was the sweetest person.

Karla & Richie Maxfield

June 9, 2012

Our prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Jennifer Schultz

June 9, 2012

Uncle Tommy, I am sorry to hear about Sue's death. Although I only met her a few times, she was always very sweet and kind to me. I will talk to you and Nana soon.

Herbert DeHarde, Jr

June 9, 2012

We have lovely memories of Susan and Morris which will remain with us forever. She truly was an inspiration and perfect example of love and kindness.

Johnathan Durr

June 9, 2012

Aunt Sue, as your Godchild and Nephew, I've never met anyone as kind, compassionate, and giving as your were. I will keep your memory alive everyday in how I treat others. Have fun dancing with Uncle Morris and Jason and Dad in heaven. And don't have too much fun before the rest of us get there.

June 8, 2012

Sorry to hear one of our Chapelle Class of "72 classmates is no longer with us. The family will be in our prayers.

June 8, 2012

On behalf of everyone at Wynhoven, you will truly be missed. It was such a privilege and an honor to have known you and share apart of your life. I'm sure we can all take solace in the fact that you've lived a wonderful life and that you were always such a blessing to everyone you came into contact with. We will always remember that gentle spirit & kind heart and again you'll will be sorely missed.

Andree (Abadie) MacDonald

June 8, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Durr family. Susan will be remembered, along with our other fellow classmates that have gone before us, as we celebrate our 40th class reunion in September from the Chapelle Class of 1972. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

PAULA AND DAVID KITTCHNER

June 8, 2012

Aunt Sue,you are going to be missed by all who knew and Loved you..our prayers are with you and the family

debbie guidroz

June 8, 2012

You have our deepest sympathy of Mrs. Durr's passing. We have known her a long time, and we remember when she and Mr. Durr would dress up at Christmas as Santa and Mrs. Clause and come visit us at the clinic.Mrs. Durr never missed calling and sending us birthday cards or Christmas cards. She was always a pleasure when she would come into the office and she will be sadly missed by us. With our deepest condolences. Debbie Guidroz, Peggy Merrell, Keisha Ceaser and Dr. Phuong Vo.

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