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Thorena Barksdale Obituary

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" John 11:25-26. Thorena Montgomery Barksdale, 92, of Holden, LA, went to be with her husband, children and others before her on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a native longtime resident of Walker, LA. She retired after many years of service with the Livingston Parish Food Services. She was a loving mother, grandmother great-grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, on Saturday, Jan. 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation will resume Sunday, Jan. 6, from noon until service at 2 p.m., officiated by Rev. Barry Stanley. Burial will be at New Red Oak Cemetery. Survived by children, Louise and Wade Melton, Dorothy Barksdale, Barbara Oliver, James H. Barksdale, and Jesse and Rosalee Barksdale, Jr.; sister-in-law, Cindy Barksdale; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Barksdale, Sr.; sons, Hubert, Kenny and Danny Barksdale; grandson, William Wilkinson; parents, August and Louise Montgomery; sister, Wilma Williams; brother, Harold H. Montgomery; sister-in-law, Myrtle Barksdale. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2013.
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“So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.” John 16:22

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of our Barksdale and Montgomery family. For us, our dear Aunt Thorena will be sorely missed. As a true expression of love she shared unselfishly with family, friends, coworkers and students. Her example will live on in the hearts of those she touched as we celebrate a life well lived by a true emissary of God's goodness and kindness.

Rick Barksdale and family

January 9, 2013

May God Accept her into his Kingdom and give strength to the family in their time of grief

Raymond Pelotto

January 8, 2013

May God bless you in your time of sorrow! "" we are blessed to have known your mom. . Are hearts with you ms.Dot

Dewey Johnson

January 6, 2013

Uncle James, Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and also of aunt "mutt" we lost mom almost 6 months ago.

Earl Gill

January 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy
From Billy , Tricia, and everyone at Sweets

January 5, 2013

Mrs. Thorena was beautiful inside and out! I used to enjoy our visits in the aisles at WalMart. May God bless you, and may His Holy Spirit comfort you in your loss.
Sincerely,

Sarah Johnson

January 5, 2013

KEN AIME

January 5, 2013

Your loving and kindness was felt by everyone that met you.you well be missed!

mary konczol

January 5, 2013

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