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Shirley Burd Obituary

"Make a joyful noise unto th eLORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness..." Psalm 100:1. A retired Assumption Parish school teacher, she passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at her home in Belle Rose. She was 82 and a native of Belle Rose. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, on Friday, Nov. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visiting at First Israel Baptist Church, Belle Rose, on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Irving Brown. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Pamela (Phillip) Allen, Kamela and Myst Burd, all of Belle Rose; an adopted daughter, Shenell Stewart, of Vallejo Calif.; three sisters, Elaine Keys, Aldenia (Clifton) Arnold, and Ethel Carter, all of Belle Rose; a granddaughter, Kambria Lawsdon, of Belle Rose; great-grandson, Hayden Turner, of Belle Rose; and a host of Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Miller and Vera Dorsey; a sister, Hazel Martin; and brother, Nolan Dorsey Sr. She was a member of many auxillaries of First Israel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, (985) 369-7231. To sign the guestbook or offer condolences, please visit www.williamsandsouthallfuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2013.
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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November 8, 2013

Aldenia, Pam, Kammie and the Entire Burd Family:

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning!".

I know your hearts are heavy,
but you are not alone.
The Holy Spirit is always with you
to comfort and keep you strong.

Draw strength from those around you-
Your family members, neighbors and friends.
While allowing your memories of Shirley to sustain you-
Until you see her again.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that if God brought you to it, HE WILL bring you through it! So, Be strong! Be encouraged! Be faithful! Be blessed!

Barbara Alexander

November 7, 2013

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