Earnestine Quire Obituary

On Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 12:45 a.m. at 79 years of age, Earnestine passed away at "Sterling Place" Nursing Home. Mrs. Earnestine Walker Quire was born on April 24, 1936, to Charlie & Ida Walker. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Leo, David Henry, Alfred, Charlie, Matthew, Willie, Johnny Sr., Joseph & Callahan. Daughter, Carolyn Little, Son-in-law Wendell Albert Wetherspoon and Granddaughter Natasha Dixon. Her fondest memories will be cherished by: Loving & Devoted husband Andrew Quire, Sr., Sister Ella Burkhalter of Berkley, California, Sisters-in-Law Gertrude Walker, Elsie Jackson, Susie Perkins & Marcelle Walker of San Francisco, California. Daughters, Carolyn Little, Linda Wetherspoon, Arlington Texas, Angelo Moses and Shakeirah Johnson (Mario) Allen, Texas. Stepdaughters Freda Gee & Faye Glover. Sons Terry Richard & Stepson Andrew Quire, Jr, Glendale, Arizona. Grand Children,19. Great Grand Children, 13. A host of nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends. Services at Magnolia Baptist Church, 960 East Buchanan Street, Baton Rouge on Saturday, Feb. 16 at noon, with repass to follow.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2013.
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Nanny this light will keep burning in my heart for the love i have for you...

June Jones Robertson

February 16, 2013

May prayer are with yall.. but remember that she's in a better resting place..

June Jones Robertson

February 16, 2013

R.I.P Nanny you gone to a better place. An to the family God will hold you in his arms.. With love June Jones Robertson

February 16, 2013

May you find comfort during this time of sorrow and grief. God can and will see you through. Keep your hands in the Master's hand and everything will be alright. Elsie Dixon-Dickerson

February 16, 2013

To the Quire and Walker Family,
Forever cherish the fond memories of love and family. God is our Refuge. Surrender to the strength that God provides. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
The Williams Family

Bernard Williams

February 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

BRENDA WILSON

February 15, 2013

you will be miss

HERBERT WILSON

February 15, 2013

HERBERT WILSON

February 15, 2013

To the Quire and Walker Family,
May God grant you comfort and strength to endure during this difficult time. Remember the pleasant times you've shared together and stay to close in prayer and love.

With Sympathy,
Brenda Carter Family
(Magnolia B.C.)

Brenda Carter

February 14, 2013

May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding comfort you in this hour of grief. Sister Quire was like a mama to me and brother Quire like a father. She had such a loving spirit. I will cherish her memories forever.

My hearthfelt prayers and thoughts are with you.

God Bless You All

Pearlie Thompson-Diggs

February 14, 2013

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

Patricia Monget Richard

February 14, 2013

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