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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvia Barnes
January 1, 2016
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family and friends during this time of sorrow Psalms 119: 76
A. M.
December 30, 2015
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Michelle Holloway
December 29, 2015
My, prayers are with the family..... Hold on to Jehovah unchanging hand.... He will sustain Monette and the family ! My TT is gone but never forgotten , she will always live in our hearts .... Love her dearly......
Kenyatta Moon
December 29, 2015
To the family.. I am like shock...Mrs.Barnes is gone on home....I am so lost for words...The family has my condolences. I am still grieving to this day on my grandparents....We all must go...just dont know when...
Kenneth Johnson
December 28, 2015
My Condolences to the Barnes Family and may God Bless you guys during a difficult time.
Bessie
December 28, 2015
Trudy and Monette-- I regret being unable to attend the services but I'm praying for you and your familes--cling to God's word and he will give you a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Joyce Paulin-Dupclay
December 28, 2015
My sincerest condolences to Sylvia's Family. I came to know her as a member of St. Frances de Sales Golden Voices Choir, then the Golden Voices Community Choir. I have been blessed to have known Sylvia. May God's Grace comfort you in your time of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Una Barnes
December 28, 2015
Condolences to the Barnes Family, and may she rest in peace in the shelter of God's Arm!
T Smith
December 28, 2015
Hey cousins I love you all. Praying for strength for the family.
Raven Buggage
December 28, 2015
I'm lost for words!! May you peacefully and Kiss my momma for me.Love You!!!
Monette Ba2
December 27, 2015
I love you mama and you will be miss.
My Angel my mother she's one off a kind.
Doris Davis
December 27, 2015
To the Barnes family you'll have my deepest condolences and may our heavenly Father give you'll the strength and the comfort during this difficult time.
December 27, 2015
To the Barnes family may her soul rest at peace. Praying for comfort and strength.
Barnetts' (AKA Trina, Doris daughter)
Kathy
December 27, 2015
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
December 26, 2015
To the Barnes family: May your mother and love one rest in peace. I worked with her at the LSUDS. I to enjoyed sitting and talking with her. We worked in differebt departments but every time I saw her she had a smile on her face.She is now resting with god the day she prepared for. My deepest sympathy. Cheryl Y.Johnson, (retired from LSUSD)
December 26, 2015
To the family:
May you find peace from the God of all comfort and gain strength to cope from that peace of God that surpasses all understanding.
Andrew Miller
December 26, 2015
To the Barnes family y'all has a wound fule and a very lovely ladie there miss Sylvia I work with her at the lsu dental school u she so very kind and understanding person when u needed to talk to or to listen to when she wasn't haveing a good day she will be miss dearly and may our father help u get thrue ruff time right now u have my bless may she rip in peace
December 26, 2015
May you be sustained during this difficult time, for there will come a time when all sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
vanessa sawyer
December 25, 2015
Our prayers are with you. We love you.
Dawn M. Barthe'
December 25, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Barnes Family .......
December 25, 2015
May our Creator provide comfort by means of the Holy Scriptures, and give the family of Sylvia a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11,12
December 25, 2015
My condolences to your family. May our Heavenly Father grant your family comfort during this difficult time.
December 25, 2015
My condolences to your family. May our Heavenly Father grant your family comfort during this difficult time.
Andrea
December 25, 2015
The memories of Sylvia Ann Barnes will bring you comfort. Although you are grieving now, you can have hope. God will comfort and bless you at this critical time. Complete reliance on "the God of all comfort" will help you to endure the loss of your loved one.
tony johnson
December 25, 2015
I'm gone miss you, you was always like another mother to me love you always
December 24, 2015
May God grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
T. Johnson
Aleta Jones
December 24, 2015
My sincerest condolences to Sylvia's family. She was one of the nicest, kindest people I ever met. May God's grace and mercy grant her loved ones peace. Rest on Syl. You deserve it.
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