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Sylvia Purcella Obituary

Sylvia Serpas Purcella, 84, of Pearl River, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in Pearl River. Mrs. Purcella was born December 26, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a resident of Pearl River for over forty years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph D. Purcella Jr.; grandson, Joseph D. Purcella IV; and her parents Joseph and Claire Serpas; sister, Carolyn Frame. Sylvia is the loving mother of two children, Joseph D. Purcella III (Debbie), Antoinette Trasher (Floyd); brother, Francis Frough Jr (Katie); sister, Cookie LeBlanc; four grandchildren, Tabitha Magnon, Emilie Magnon, Rhett C. Mangnon Jr., Laurie Purcella; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas Merritt (Amiee), Michael Ballia, and Melanie. Funeral Services will be held at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell LA 70460, on Friday, December 13, 2019. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am, followed by services at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 11 to Dec. 13, 2019.

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Philip & Tammy Palermo

March 15, 2020

Little Joe,

We just read your mom's obituary. So sorry for your loss. We recently found a photo of your mom and dad, they were so happy. Wish we could reach you to send it your way, we know you would love to have it. Hope you and Debbie are well and recovering for your losses.

craig juneau

December 12, 2019

sorry about your loss....my grandmother is lou purcella bersuder

MAE FRANCES SIMMONS-COLLINS

December 12, 2019

Dear Joe, Laurie, Toni , and all your family and loved ones,

I am so sorry to hear of Sylvia's passing. The last time I saw Sylvia, we had run into each other at Walmart. We hugged and laughed and cried for Mr.Joe, and remembered all the good times we'd had years ago. We talked for a while and then we hugged-- Good-Bye-- and said almost at the same time, "I love You" !! I wish now, we'd have hugged just a little longer. May God Be With You All.

With all my love always,

Katie & Junior Frught

December 12, 2019

We will always love you Sylvia. We had such fun with you. Always enjoyed your smile and personality and we will see you in heaven.

liane connor

December 12, 2019

Sylvia was my husband's (David Connor)favorite Aunt. He loved her very much and always told stories about her. She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed. Condolences to the family.

Karen Tanguis

December 11, 2019

Such a lovely lady who always treated me so nicely. My prayers are with the family.

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1751 Gause Boulevard W P.O. Box 6087, Slidell, LA 70460

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