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Thelma Alford Obituary

She retired from the Louisiana Department of Revenue, was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Kentwood. Thelma passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, at her home. She was 88. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Monday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. until service time at noon, conducted by the Rev. Mike Ferguson. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Thelma is survived by a daughter Sandra "Sue" Alford Wiggins; son, Layton H. Alford Jr.; grandson, Bryan P. Alford; and a great-granddaughter, Kalie Wiggins. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Layton Alford Sr.; and two granddaughters, Tammy M. Stephens and Sheryl S. Fontenot. Thelma was a charter member of Lanier Baptist Church. Special thanks to Nettie Guedon and the staff of Hospice of Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lanier Baptist Church or Hospice of Baton Rouge.

Published by The Advocate on Sep. 18, 2011.
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Dear Ms. Sue, Kalie and family,
My prayers are with you all.
Love ya'll, Donna Wiggins

Donna Wiggins

September 19, 2011

To The Family of Thelma
just a little note to let you all know that we have all of you in our prayers God be with you and Bless you all

Lamar&Carolyn Bates

September 18, 2011

Dear Sandra and Layton, Jr.,
In our younger years, Bernice and I were very close to your mom and dad. I treasure the memories of the times we spent together. Unfortunately, health issues prevent my attending the services, but I will be thinking of you.
In sympathy and love,
Milton

Milton Johnson

September 18, 2011

Dear Family,
Thelma was a favorite cousin, a beautiful Christian lady, whom we will always remember with love and respect.
God bless and comfort you,
Dallas and Sarah

Dallas and Sarah Johnson

September 18, 2011

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