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Kathleen Whitehurst Obituary

Kathleen Hennessey Whitehurst on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Claude "Jelly" Whitehurst. Mother of Claudia Whitehurst DeVine, Greg Whitehurst and Glen Whitehurst. Mother in law of Debbie Buhler Whitehurst and the late William DeVine. Grandmother of Jeffrey DeVine, Brad DeVine, Greg Whitehurst, Jr., Shannon Whitehurst Bordes and Jason Whitehurst. Great grandmother of Savannah DeVine, Tristan DeVine, Bryce Bordes, Brady Bordes and Brooks Bordes. Sister of Rosemary Hennessey Kidd, Joseph Hennessey and the late David Hennessey, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 6 to Jan. 9, 2013.
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Greg and Debbie,
Your Mom and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy & Lou

January 9, 2013

Grag, I am sorry ot hear of her passing. You and your family are in my prayes.

Stephen Bell

January 9, 2013

Dear Mrs. Rosemary,

Haven't seen you in many years, but have fond memories of your family on Aster Street in Baton Rouge. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Borne Davidson

January 9, 2013

Whity and Greg i'm sorry to hear about your loss. My prayer are with you and the family in this sad time. I'll make sure to keep you guys in my prayers.

ASHTON MUNSON

January 8, 2013

Glen,

I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing . I always enjoyed visiting with both your parents when I would stop by the house back in the old days. Your mom was always very friendly and had a great smile. My condolences to you, Greg and Claudia and extended family.

Jerry Messonnier & family

January 7, 2013

Claudia, you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Carl & Mary Ann Necaise

January 7, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family at this time. God bless,
Sharon Riddell

January 7, 2013

Claudia and Family : Iam sorry that I cannot be with you for the funeral. My brother is having surgery on Wednesday in Hammond. I have remembered your Mom at my Masses and Iknow she is now enjoying her life-time achievement award from the One who counts the most. Please call me if you need anything. Fr. Bob Massett

Fr. Bob Massett

January 7, 2013

My prayers are with Joe and his family in this time of sadness

Malcolm Young

January 6, 2013

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