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2022

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Wanda Debouse Obituary

Wanda Gordon Debouse was born on July 19, 1956 in New Orleans, LA. to Edward Joseph Gordon and Theresa Watson Gordon. She was the youngest of six children. Wanda accepted Christ early in life. On October 20, 2022 in New Orleans, LA, Wanda left this earth on the Wings of Angels. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Edward Joseph Gordon and Theresa Watson Gordon, The granddaughter of Rubin Gordon and Bertha Thomas and Joseph Watson and Louise Glapion, Brothers Edward Gordon Jr. and Robert Gordon. She leaves to mourn brothers, Bruce Gordon (Sharon), Cary Gordon (Winnie) Sister Deborah McGraw and Sister-in-Law Ranee' Gordon. She is the devoted Aunt of Tanya Walker, Michelle Allen (Ronald), Shereria Gordon, Anton Gordon, Neal Gordon, Chrissy Terry, Great Aunt to Devin Walker Delatte and Whitney Allen, Joshua Gordon, Jarel Gordon, Jacob and Amiri Summers, Anthony, Alexus, Alecia, Amiri Terry, Great aunt to Joshua Jr and Makenzie Delatte. Wanda grew up in New Orleans, LA and she was attended Orleans Public School and went to Molars Beauty School. Singing was her passion and hobby in abstract painting. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. N. O. LA 70125 on Saturday November 5, 2022 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Everyone in attendance must wear a mask. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Jill Robertson/ Genesis Baptist Church -NOLA

April 14, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

SHARON

November 5, 2022

TO MY BEST FRIEND TANYA & FAMILY:
MAY GOD GRACE & MERCY
BE WITH THIS FAMILY LIFT
THEM UP LORD
LET YOUR FACE
SHINE UPON THEM
GIVE THEM STRENGTH
TO FACE NOT ONLY
THIS DAY BUT THE DAYS
BEFORE THEM
WIPED AWAY EVERY TEAR
LORD GIVE THEM PEACE
THAT ONLY YOU LORD
CAN GIVE AMEN !!!!!

Mrs Rhonda King

November 5, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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