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for Yada Magee
Pamala Haines-Bridges
June 19, 2015
To Yada's Family, my sincere condolences. Yada and I were debutantes together and then in law school. Yada was so gracious to officiate my wedding as her first as judge. My deepest regrets for not keeping in touch because she was a dear person. I never meant a more kind and sincere person. She touched people like me in ways that she never knew, rest in peace my friend.
Jo Maxent
June 10, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family during your time of bereavement.
Yada and I were good friends at James Derham and Booker T. Washington high schools.
Marilyn Banks
June 4, 2015
To Gwenith and family:
May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family, in your time of sorrow.
"...weeping may endure at night, but joy cometh in the morning"
Psalm 30:5
Kordice Douglas
June 3, 2015
An excellent jurist. A wonderful woman. A devoted Christian. She will be sorely missed. My condolences to her beloved family. Love, Kordice
June 3, 2015
I first met Judge Magee many years ago in her Court. My sister had a case of "misdiagnosis".(Breast Cancer) The Judge, and her staff were very kind. And I never forgot!
Hopefully my sister and Judge Magee will meet again in that "special place" where I'm sure they both are there now.
Condolences to your family.
Evelyn Benjamin
June 3, 2015
Dearest Yada, Am sorry to hear that. I just found out and would have been at your funeral if I had known. I loved working for you at the courthouse and you taught me that if you have a problem just wait long enough and the problem will go away. You were so right. You were very special to me and I know you are in heaven.
Jeanny Keck
Elder William & Min Julie Tumblin
June 2, 2015
Our prayers, deepest sympathy and sincere love are extended to the family. May the LORD comfort and keep you all.
Elder Mandaline Shields
June 2, 2015
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Yada Magee. Yada was such a strong soldier in God's army. I was blessed to have her in my life. Rest on my sister. Gone but never will be forgotten.
Donye' Bonsu
June 2, 2015
Praying for comfort for the family during this difficult time. Sis Yada had greatly impacted my life and she will be missed.
June 2, 2015
Remembering a wonderful friend from high school and college and the times we spent at each others homes. Will be greatly missed. Family look towards the hills from whence comes all your strength.
Paulette Lumpkins
Selarstean Magee Mitchell
June 1, 2015
Yada was such a beautiful,loving, and sincere person. We met in elementary school at John W. Hoffman, went to Junior High together at James Derham, went to different high schools (Kennedy and 35), but always felt like honorary members of BTW Class of 72. Since we had the same last name, many people thought we were related. Her family was such a pillar in the community. Yada leaves a strong legacy of service and faith. David, Zahn, and the rest of the famiy, you have been blessed to have such a model for your commitment to community. Yada will be missed, but not forgotten
June 1, 2015
Dear Freind of my late Sister and Daughter rest in peace in the loving arms of Jesus Christ.
Carole de Lay-Poree
Muriel Gueringer de Lay
Randy Black
June 1, 2015
See you later my JFK Classmate,She was a kind and wonderful lady. I mourn you all loss.
June 1, 2015
With Deepest Sympathy.
your Family,
St. Gabriel, la.
Brenda SawyerBolden
June 1, 2015
My childhood Friend who has gone on to GLORY . To HER Family , be at PEACE to know ,Earth has No SORROW that HEAVEN can HEAL,
GOD'S Peace BE with You ALL
Rev. Carla T Joseph
June 1, 2015
Praying for Comfort and Peace for the family. In my thoughts and prayers continuously. Perfect Love...
Jean W. & Gregory Cordier
June 1, 2015
God will ease your pain as time goes by. So continue to lean on Him and know that your friends and family love you and are praying for you.
June 1, 2015
Yada left the world a better place by the way she lived her life and the way she worked in her career. I am sorry for your loss.
Nancy Philebar JFK '72
Rise' St. Cyr Williams
June 1, 2015
May GOD bring comfort to the family during this time and Yada rest in peace.
June 1, 2015
Kindly accept our deepest sympathy!
Mr & Mrs Thos Jaspoer
Bruce, Barry, Lori and Rhonda Seals
June 1, 2015
We will always remember our childhood friend as a warm and giving human being who lived her life as a tireless champion for the less fortunate and the disenfranchised. Judge Magee orchestrated her life with a true spiritual purpose, fearless dignity and complete dedication to the fair application of the law. With fond memories, God bless ----Bruce, Barry, Lori and Rhonda Seals
Pamela Crockett
June 1, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are forever with you. Love
Cousin Josephine Partman-Warren
June 1, 2015
I will keep the Magee family in my prayers. Look to the hills from where cometh your help from the Lord.
Candace Deselles Hayes
June 1, 2015
YaYa, you were someone whom I really admired. Growing up under you was an honor thank you for your wisdom your support and your love even though sometimes it could be tough love you will be missed, but never forgotten.
May 31, 2015
Love you and miss you Yada.
Cheryl Brown & Family
Lula Jones
May 31, 2015
With deepest sympathy I am thinking of you and the family with special thoughts and prayers. Praying you will have brighter, better tomorrows.
May 31, 2015
my deepest sympathy Yada rest in peace. Your cuz Chenitta.
Quentin Brooks
May 31, 2015
Let God Be Your Comfort During These Times.
Edward Spears
May 31, 2015
Condolences from the Spears Family. Three of us are BTW grads, Nathan '72, Edward '73 and Patricia '74.
Wendolyn Perkins
May 31, 2015
With deepest sympathies from Clarence Perkins Sr and family. (Former members of Greater Mount Pilgrim).
Wendolyn Perkins-Birdsong
May 31, 2015
With deepest sympathy from Clarence Perkins Sr. and family. (Former members of Greater Mount Pilgrim)
Troylinn Jones
May 31, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Magee Family. Yada will be missed. Troylinn Wilson Henriques Jones and Otis Wilson, Jr.
Johnny DiBartolo, Jr.
May 30, 2015
Rest in peace Judge Magee. You were a trailblazer in the legal profession AND for the LORD!
Sabrina Adams Williams
May 30, 2015
I will always cherish your memories as a big sister in Christ,your loving smile and your gift as a sunday school teacher and leader.
Raphael Cassimere Jr
May 30, 2015
Yada was one of my favorite students, a co-worker in Freedom's Vineyard, and a lifetime friend. My wife and I will miss her greatly.
Raphael Cassimere, Jr.
Debra/Jennifer Young
May 30, 2015
Praise God that her time on Earth were spent wise not only as a judge but with all the other activities she was a part of that also assisted others.
Nathan H. Fischman,M.D.
May 30, 2015
Please accept my deepest, heartfelt sympathy. I have fond memories of how she lovingly cared for her late father.She was truly a role model.
Gwendolyn(Moonie),AnnaLee,Ashley
May 30, 2015
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller
I will speak not with tears, for thoughts of her should not be sad..Yada was such a positive influence on my family and I, what is lovely never dies. While words cannot mend this loss or pain your family is surrounded by the love of many especially our family.
Carolyn Collins DeBose
May 30, 2015
Extending deepest sympathy
For you in your loss.
May you find strength
in the love of family and friends during your hours of bereavement.
Praying for God to comfort you,
faith and prayers to uphold you,
and loving memories
to help you smile always.
David, Darryl and Dwayne Brickley
May 30, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
May 30, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Lillian Temple
May 30, 2015
Our prayers are with you at this hour Let the word of God be your strength !!!
Andra Bridges
May 30, 2015
My prayers are with the family through your time of grief. She was a wonderful civic leader as well as a terrific classmate. She will be missed.
John F. Kennedy, Class of 1972
CHARLETTE MCGEE
May 30, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Mumphrey
May 29, 2015
To the Magee and Patin Families
I pray God's strength during your time of bereavement. Trust God's Word and He shall sustain you. Remember you can always find peace and strength in the Word of God.
Jo Lynnis Moore-Turner
May 29, 2015
May God's unfailing love bring comfort to the family. Rest in peace Yada knowing you are loved by God and man.
May 29, 2015
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal keeping you all in prayer Pastor Leo Wyre Sr and family
Harold Green
May 29, 2015
If the City of New Orleans has a Balance Sheet of Assets and Liabilities denoting saints, it just lost a significant saint! These are not the words of a common sycophant. Here is one of many reasons why: When Judge Magee (Yada) was in family court, early in her career- She went out of her way in lots of cases to actually investigate and observe on her own the lives of children caught between warring parents. She sincerely wanted the best for kids as though they were her own and went so far as to take in teacher and school counselor observations as well as significant others. She was more than a Judge, she was a legal and spiritual ministry ordained of a higher authority.
As a friend and sometimes dinner guest along with others, Yada was a fascinating treat, cook and conversationalist. Her Logic was impeccable though humble. We used to play games pitting the males against the females on selected topics and Yada had spiritual insights 2nd to none. Yada cherished true friends and it was reciprocal. She always made time and those on her staff and in court were special too. Stephanie and others were so gracious!
I could go on and on except to say, besides all her beloved family (Great People including those by marriage) that'll miss her as well as fellow and former Judges- Close and innumerable friends have heavy hearts and lament this loss.
All the best and comforting prayers to her entire family and associates.
Respectfully and Thanks Judge Magee (Yada)- WELL DONE SERVANT!!!
Harold Green, Jr. and Harold Green III
Austin
Rev.& Mrs. Sam J. Johnson
May 29, 2015
To the Magee and Patin families, our prayers are with you. Yada was truly a Women who loved the Lord and her Christian brothers and sisters in Christ. I know that you will miss her dearly, but she has answered her call to do a greater work for the Lord. God bless you and keep you in His care.
Brenda Marshall-Price
May 29, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rev Lois J Dejean
May 29, 2015
Absent from the body and present with the Lord. Race well runned
Joycelyn Jenkins
May 29, 2015
To Family,
May God grant you strength and peace. RIP Your honor! Joycelyn
Robbie Blanchard Pittman
May 29, 2015
We have lost a truly beautiful lady, rest in peace dear Yada.
Radamus Thibodeaux
May 29, 2015
I'am deeply saddened by the news of Yada's passing. I looked up to you knowing you were a women of God who tought me about Jesus at a very young age. While we lose a loved one here on earth the heavens gain an angel.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.GOD BLESS.
Tom Pittman
May 29, 2015
My the comfort and Grace of God be with all. I went to JFK w3ith Yada and can tell you that she was a smart, sweet person.
Mary F. Coleman Burns
May 29, 2015
Remembering the days we presented a cantata with the youth at First Mt. Calvary. Yada, was gentle and patient with everyone, including me. To the family; Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.
Zeno St. Cyr, II
May 29, 2015
Rest in peace, dear friend. May you find comfort in the afterlife that evaded you in recent years. In the many difficult days ahead, may God bring comfort to your immediate and extended family as well as your numerous friends in their memories of happier times with you.
Leatrice Joseph
May 29, 2015
Condolences and prayers to the family
Niles Hellmers
May 29, 2015
Judge Magee was an honest person pocessing intellectual honesty, with a strong since of right & wrong: and a good personal friend. She was a very good Judge and never swayed from her great since of justice. One always got a "fair shake" when before her. I & society will miss her. Niles Hellmers.
Elaine Johnson
May 29, 2015
My prayers are with the family at this time. I remember our times at Greater Mount Pilgrim MBC, with Rev. M. Cheatum and Mert, we had such good times praising the Lord. Remember Yada to save a seat for me. I will see you in that great getting up morning. God Bless
.
Yolande Sears
May 29, 2015
Yada,l will truly miss all the big sister advice you gave me, all the laughter we had together, and all the words of encouragement you gave me while we worked together at the Civil Courts building.
Flora Morgan
May 29, 2015
MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR DURING THIS DIFFCUKT TIMES. I PRAY THAT THE MEMORIES OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL SISTER WILL CARRY YOU THOOUGH THE MINUTES,HOURS,DAYS AND YEARS TO COME GOD BLESS.
Karen Smith
May 29, 2015
May God Bless the soul of Yada Magee, she was a wonderful judge!!!!!
Dorian Bennett
May 29, 2015
An amazing judge! She oversaw a serious case I was involved in and made life a pleasure! Will miss her as will many whom she shared her wisdom with! Prayers forwarded for her flight to Heaven!
Joyce Foster
May 29, 2015
Thinking of you During this Difficult Time. I knew Yada's family from our childhood on S. Roman St.May your heart be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of your dearly departed.
Trenell Campbell
May 29, 2015
My prayers are with the family. Praying for strength.
Shannon Sims
May 29, 2015
Prayers of peace, comfort and strength to you all.
May the angels come to meet "Yada T" where God is.
Much love -
Patricia Morris
May 29, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Terry Poche'-Kerr
May 29, 2015
Rest in peace Sweet Yada.
From a friend in your class of JFK 1972.
Dinah Armant Sam & Family
May 29, 2015
My most profound condolences to the MaGee Family! I am a BTW class of '75 graduate, with Pastor David Patin, whose family was Blessed by MaGee's Funeral Home on so many occasions.... may God grant you the Comfort and Peace that only He can!
Germaine Williams-Woods
May 28, 2015
TO: The Magee, Patin, Jiminez Family: Weeping may endureth for a moment, but joy comes in the morning. My prayers are offered up for the Family that God will strengthen and comfort you during your time of bereavement. Hold onto all the joyous and fond memories that Yada left you all with and I am sure there are plenty. Love you all, Min. Germaine Williams-Woods.
Sonja Sampson
May 28, 2015
Thank you Judge Magee for being a "candle" in this world, for it would not have been the same without your compassionate, loving soul.
Sonya Nash
May 28, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
antoinette singleton
May 28, 2015
To my family earth has no sorrow that hevan can not heal Love you all
TROYLYN -CRAYTON - JEFFERSON AND FAMILY
May 28, 2015
To THE MAGEE familiy, MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU ALL DAILY STRENGHTH. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. A SWEET LADY GONE TOO SOON.GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.
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