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Emilie Diddlemeyer Obituary
Mrs. Diddlemeyer was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the coast. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Minus and Selema Goutreaux Bourgeois; her former husband, Billy R. Gray, Sr.; sister, Thelma "Moonie" Diddlemeyer; and brother, Gussie Bourgeois. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Lawrence Diddlemeyer of Ocean Springs; daughters, Selema Diddlemeyer and Violet Winterstein, both of Ocean Springs; four sons, Billy R. Gray, Jr. and Brian Diddlemeyer of Ocean Springs, Scott Gray of Crofton, Kentucky, and Joseph Gray of Biloxi; ten grandchildren; one great grandson; four nephews; two nieces, and several great nieces and great nephews..
Visitation is Tuesday, July 13, 2010, from 5 until 9 p.m., with recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Blessed Seelos Catholic Church where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joseph Huang
July 15, 2010
Mrs. Emilie, one of the most caring and giving person I have ever known. She will be missed and remembered by many. May God bless her. We know she is in a better place now.
July 13, 2010
Please accept my sincere sympathy. God Bless. Joann White
Robin White
July 13, 2010
Dear Family, I'm sorry to hear about Ms Emily. She will be missed. My prayers are with you all. May god bless all of you. I will never forget Ms Emily.
Elda Coley
July 13, 2010
I'm sorry to hear about Tootsie. I know she will be missed by each and everyone of you.My prayers are with each and everyone of you.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
July 13, 2010
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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