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Sylvia Cummins Obituary

Mrs. Sylvia Vessel Cummins on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Charles General Hospital. Beloved Mother of Helen Cummins, Linda C. Howard (Richard) and Joann C. Bookman (Robert), Donald, Joseph Jr., Burnell, Reginald, Troy and Kelwin Cummins. Wife of the late Joseph Cummins Sr. Daughter of the late Louis and Bertha Vessel. Sister of Pearl Barnes of Baton Rouge, Mary Netter and Louise Hardy of St. Francisville, Annabell Lee of New Orleans, Leon Vessel of Ashland Kentucky, Roy Vessel of St. Francisville and the late John Vessel. Daughter-in-law of Phoebe Carter, 4 sisters-in-law and 6 brothers-in-law, 11 Grandchildren; Derrick, Racquel, Quincy, Shalawn, Travell, Randy, Joniece, Torell, Robin, Kelwin, Keisha; 3 great-grandchildren; Kyle, Brendan, Tayla, Godchild Rickie L. West; Devoted cousin-Anna Comena and devoted friend Eve Profit. Numerous adopted children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service on Monday, April 7, 2003 at 11:00 AM at New Zion Baptist Church, 2319 Third Street, New Orleans, LA 70113. Officiated by Pastor C.S. Gordon, Jr. Interment Providence Memorial Park. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church on Monday, April 7, 2003 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Invited: Relatives and friends, employees of DHHR-Medicaid, Medical Center of LA, OFS Disability Determination, Food for Families, Guy's Po-Boy, Notre Dame Seminary, Brennan's Rest., Memorial Medical Ctr. and Andrea 7th flr ICU.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Apr. 6, 2003.

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Kelly Whitaker

May 1, 2003

I thank God for the life of "Bells". You know she was very special to me. She loved all of her children and lived daily to demonstrate that love to all of you. Be comforted by this. You are in my daily thoughts and I am available to assist and comfort any of you during this difficult time.

Joyce Armstead

April 8, 2003

To: Helen, Racquel & Kyle



Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.



St. John 14:1-3

Calvin & Nadean Holmes

April 8, 2003

To: Helen, Racquel and Kyle



Because He walked among us as a man, Jesus understands how much it hurts to lose someone you love. And because He's always with us as our Lord and our Comforter, He has the power to touch our hearts and to help us bear the sorrow.



I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU COMFORTLESS; I WILL COME TO YOU. John: 14;18

Geraldine Breston-Jennings

April 7, 2003

To: Linda Howard & family

You and your family are in my prayers. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.

KATHY HOWARD

April 7, 2003

Helen, you and your family are in my prayers. Your mother is resting and at peace. Lean on the good memories I know you have of her.

Hazel Bell

April 7, 2003

I’m praying for strength for your family during this difficult time.

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