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Myrtle Gales Obituary

A native of Plaquemine and a graduate of Plaquemine High School Class of 1974 passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Baton Rouge General Mid-City Butterfly Wing. Visitation at Pugh's Mortuary, 58233 Plaquemine Street from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Visitation resumes Monday, March 30, 2015 at St. Peter Baptist Church, 58116 Court Street, Plaquemine, La. from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Van Smith, Jr. Interment in St.Joseph Cemetery. Myrtle leaves to cherish her memories four sons, Shannon C. (Michelle), Gales, Quian (Latoya) Gales, Leon (MaKeishah) Gales and Taureen Gales; three sisters, Shelia H. Dickerson, Molly Hardin and Linda Harmason; two brothers, Larry Hardin and Edward Gales; two aunts, Evatness C. Molden and Pricilla Gales; a great aunt, Eleanor Roscoe; two uncles, Alfred and Oveal Gales; twenty-four grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Elaine Gales and Izal Hardin; two sons, Cordies Gales and Leon Banks whom she reared and one grandson, Dajon Gales

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Published by The Advocate from Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, 2015.

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Tony, DeShane, Camri & Leah Thomas

April 3, 2015

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Robin Williams

March 31, 2015

Your mother was one of the sweetest women I've ever know
.She always had a nice smile and friendly greeting when I saw her. Our family is really going to miss you. I'd like to send my hearthfelt sympathy on the loss of your sister and mother and friend.

NORA JOHNSON

March 31, 2015

TO GOD BE THE GLORY! WIH DEEPEST HEART-FELT SYMPATHY. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.

Elaine Harden Williams

March 31, 2015

Love you Tee Tee Mrytle..... Rip my love....

Carolyn Thompson

March 30, 2015

My deepest sympathy for the family. She's in the presence of God. He needed another Angel. R I P Myrt.

Tracie Bridgewater Grant

March 30, 2015

To the family of M Gales you have our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you and our love. We pray strength and peace upon you. May God be with you in these heartbroken times and mend your hearts back together with his love.

erica wilson

March 30, 2015

prayers goes out to family she will be truly missed

Saperina Young

March 30, 2015

With deepest sympathy,to the Gales family my prayers r with u

Yvette Porch-Royal

March 30, 2015

So sorry for your loss.Deepest Sympathy to the Gales family.

tuesday Carter

March 30, 2015

To the Gales family you all have my deepest sympathy tee myrtle will be miss dearly.

Weslynn Lewis

March 30, 2015

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal..thank you for the being the loving person you were..you will be missed.

Deondra Carter

March 30, 2015

Sending condolences to the Gales family. The Carter Family

March 30, 2015

With Deepest Sympathy and continued prayers for your love ones.

Thane Battiste

Cynthia Young Anderson

March 30, 2015

Deepest Sympathy to the Gales, and Hardin Family

Gwendolyn Elwood Calloway

March 30, 2015

Ms. Shelia Dickerson and family, our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. God will take care you.

The Elwoods, Gwen, Decie, Deborah and Reggie.

Carol T. Maracalin

March 30, 2015

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Spradley & Hymes Family

March 30, 2015

With Deepest Sympathy

March 29, 2015

Praying for peace to bring each of you comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ginger F. Smith & Family

shelia

March 29, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loved one's passing. May the love of God comfort and sustain you during thie difficult time.

ROBERT Brown

March 29, 2015

Shannon,Quain,Leon and Taureen my cuz y'all have my sympathy

Augustine Jackson

March 29, 2015

So sadded to learn of Myrt's passing. Memories of good times and the joy she experienced doing the things she loved will sustain those who loved her. Rest in God's peace Myrt.

Jessica/Richard harris

March 29, 2015

Tee myrt I love you rest well my girl!

Pugh's Mortuary & Staff

March 28, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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