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Latonia Shropshire Obituary

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, she died on July 30, 2012 at the Baton Rouge General, Butterfly Wing. She was 33 and a member of the Army/Army National Guard, 769th Engineering Battalion. Visiting at Mercy Funeral Home on Friday, August 3, 2012 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Religious service at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Clinton, La., on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Donald R. Turner, Sr. Interment in Shropshire Family Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Linda Butler; step-father, Horace Butler; fiance, Jermaine Chaney, Sr.; 1 daughter, Taylor Shropshire; 1 son, Jermaine Chaney, Jr.; 4 sisters, Ollie (Walter) Hayes, Christy (Darryl) Morris, Tarah Shropshire and Jaylyn Butler; 3 brothers, Larry Shropshire, Jr., Schuyler K. (Aminah) Mellion and Joseph Shropshire; step-brother, Calvin Turner, Jr. Preceded in death by her father, Larry Shropshire, Sr. and niece, Octavia White. She was a member of Omega Tau Pi, Inc. Mercy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (225) 683-5468.

Published by The Advocate on Aug. 3, 2012.
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I love u!!! My friend, my sister

Nikki Green

August 28, 2012

WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU MY FRIEND :-( MAY YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE TONIA!!!!!!

JORIKA B

August 9, 2012

Auntie Dot,
My heart shattered when I heard this sad news.
May god comfort your pain and sooth your sorrow. Latonia will always be remembered for her Million Dollar Smile.

Ida. (Ann) Jones-Whitley

August 8, 2012

May God bless you and your family at this time of need, keep your hands in God hands and leave them there every thing will be alright.From Jackson Pre School, MRS. Earnestine Jackson and school family.

Earnestine Jackson

August 6, 2012

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

Kiaya Merrells

August 5, 2012

I will cherish my memories of Tonia and her wonderful smile. May God continue to comfort the Shropshire family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

LaTesha Wilson Drewery

August 5, 2012

Sweet Rest to my sister Tiger Lilly! Your sweet sprit will live on forever!

Alisha Hayes

August 4, 2012

Rest in peace heaven has an added angel! Love u girl

Renicca Carter

August 4, 2012

Prayers are with the family. Tonia Will suffer anymore. Rest in Peace.

Alice Winfield

August 4, 2012

May you Rest In Peace

kizzy Hills-Johnson

August 3, 2012

Imme lost for words as this came to me i was truely shocked jus speechless.Rest on latonia for ur soul is gon but ur memories will live on...r.i.p latonia.G.O.H.c/o96

kizzy Hills-Johnson

August 3, 2012

Your soul was as bright as the sun....

Omeka Dalcourt

August 3, 2012

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I'll always remember the good times we shared, i'll never forget partying the night before my wedding, we had so much fun. I love u baby girl...rest on.

Omeka Dalcourt

August 3, 2012

I'm lost for words you was just on my mind the other day... I'm going to miss you and your family is in my prays. So much love

Passion Williams

August 3, 2012

I love you family and am keeping ya'll in my prayers.

Detrica Remeka Shropshire Freeman

August 3, 2012

Robert Flowers

August 3, 2012

No man knows the day nor the hour that God will call us home. Let us look to him for strength during this time. Let us also remember the great memories we had of Latonia Shropshire.
Classmate GOHS c/o1996

Naila Clay Holmes

August 3, 2012

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. You were a mother, daughter, sister, friend , and classmate. I remember you most as our beloved mascot. You've fought the good fight of faith, you did what you could. You served the Lord and your community. Well done thy servant. Sleep on Princess may the flight of the Angels take the to thou enternal resting place.

Marcus Lewis

August 3, 2012

Cynthia Johnson Raby

August 3, 2012

Ever since I got the news, I just keep thinking about my high school graduation party & the big smile that you had along with the big hug that you gave!!! I'm gonna really miss you! Love always!

Whitney Washington

August 3, 2012

Cristy Keller

August 3, 2012

My friend and my sister, I will always carry your memory with me. There was always something about you, the light in your smile, the joy that your brought when you were here. Rest in peace... Till we meet again.

Kevia Roberts

August 3, 2012

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

Sylvin Williams

August 3, 2012

I will miss you and I love you dearly. May God continue to bless your children and family. Enjoy your new life in glory! Omega Tau Pi Sorority Inc.... RIP Soror Latonia Shropshire

Kayla Ford-Lewis

August 3, 2012

I love you, and will miss your laughter and smile. My sister, always and forever.

Nikki Mccray-Green

August 3, 2012

We love you friend keeping your children and family in prayer. Rest eternally till we meet again.

Sharmeka Clark

August 3, 2012

Women Veterans of Louisiana salute Latonia Jonell Shropshire's military service in the Army National Guard. Here is a poem written for our women who served in the military:

She is a woman soldier
Whose service was true
She proudly served
The Red, White and Blue

She gave a part of her life
So others could be free
Without any hesitation
She joined unselfishly

She did her job well
With Honor and Pride
And served her great country
With the men alongside

We're proud today to know
That although she is gone
She goes on to glory
After a job "well done"

And so, "Our Dear Sister"
We salute you today
A special soldier laid to rest
In this quiet, solemn way

Inspired by: God
Written by: Women Veterans of Louisiana

Anna Sanders

August 3, 2012

May You Rest in Peace My Glen Oaks Class of 1996 Classmate!!

Erica Jones Rader

August 3, 2012

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