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Florentine Blanchard Obituary

A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, niece, friend and sister-in-law. A retired teacher, Florentine Cletta J. "Fox" Blanchard, 80, a native and resident of Napoleonville, LA departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her residence. Visitation at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 5414 Hwy 1, Napoleonville, LA on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Visitation to continue on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Napoleonville, LA from 9:00am to Religious Services 11:00am conducted by Rev. Cleveland Washington. Burial in Church Cemetery. Survived by her daughters, Herbaline Joseph and Bernadette Blanchard; 3 granddaughters; Kimatakaya and Nadeia Joseph and Elizabeth Jacobs; 4 great-grandchildren, Lyric Miller, Quintasia Jacobs, Sed'rell Howard and Kane Newman; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie J. Blanchard; parents, Walter and Stella C. Jupiter; daughter, Anthonette M. Oubre; 1 son, Gregory Blanchard; grandson, Patrick Oubre; siblings, Walter I. Jupiter Jr., Andrew C. Jupiter, Dewitt Jupiter and a sister, Anna Rose Kennedy; 2 aunts; 7 uncles. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 5414 Hwy 1, Napoleonville, LA (985) 369-7231. To sign guest book or offer condolences, visit our website at www.williamsandsouthallfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 13 to Jun. 15, 2019.
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As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

June 19, 2019

Willie and I served the Napoleonville Police Dept. together. I could never forget Ms. Blanchard's thoughtfulness and mince meat pies. My prayers are with the family and friends. God bless all of you!

Larry Pearson

June 16, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this time of sorrow.

June 16, 2019

My condolences to the family. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.1 Peter 5:10.

June 15, 2019

My condolence to The Family and Friends of Ms. Blanchard, I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring much comfort to you all. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

June 14, 2019

Someone so special can never be forgotten. Condolences to the family. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted.'
Lamour~

June 13, 2019

I'd like to extend my condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your loved one Florentine Cletta J. Blanchard, may the words at John 11:17-25 soothe your hearts and give you comfort.

ID/JW

June 13, 2019

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14

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

5414 Highway 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390

Jun

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Bright Morning Star Baptist Church

Napoleonville, LA

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15

Service

11:00 a.m.

Bright Morning Star Baptist Church

Napoleonville, LA

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5414 Highway 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390

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