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Cleo Augustine Obituary

Cleo Smith Augustine, age 80 passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2024 in Algiers, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Augustine; parents Fred Smith Jr and Dora Hall Smith; Brother Ferdinand Smith and Larry Smith; Sister Marva Ann Smith Bailey. She leaves cherish precious memories, her daughter Raquel Montrice Augustine; son Russell Miguel Augustine; grandson Antonio Shedrick Minor; Sister Glenda Mae Smith Nash; Aunt Evelina Mitchell; Sister in law Diane Watson Smith and host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends of the family. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors and members of all surrounding churches of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes, are invited to attend the Celebration Service honoring the life and legacy of Mrs. Cleo Smith Augustine at Asbury United Methodist Church, 2725 Ernest Street, New Orleans, LA 70131 on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm, Reverend Kermit Roberson, Officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00am until 1:00pm. Interment: Private. Please join us by live stream at 12:50pm by visiting asburyumcnola.org. Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences to the family. We are encouraging all family and friends to wear an accent of red or purple to the service.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 14 to Mar. 17, 2024.

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Lawrence Weatherstrand

March 26, 2024

I remember Ms. Smith as one of the kind,and gracious people that I have met.

Gloria A Coleman-Brown

March 23, 2024

To this family,
Extending my condolences to you all, at the "Home going" of your family member, a "Virtuous" woman. She displayed grace, ethics, morals, nobleness as well as excellency at all times. She was really a "Woman" for all "Women" to "Emulate". I will continue to "Pray" with this family and continue to "Pray" for this family, during this very "Dim" time in their lives.

Bella Berry

March 22, 2024

So sorry to hear this,Prayers for the entire family.

Earline Green Sanders

March 22, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Glenda Green

March 22, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Andrea Burrle

March 21, 2024

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

Mr. And Mrs. Kevin A. Green

March 21, 2024

You All Have Our Deepest Condolences for the loss of this Beautiful Lady.

Tyrone A Johnson

March 21, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Nancy Richard

March 21, 2024

My Sincere Prayers And Thoughts To The Family. May Our Great God Continue To Bless.

Adrel Green

March 20, 2024

Sooooooo sorry for your loss.Jesus and Time will help to sustain you during this time.
Adrel Green
Oakville

Candy Benn

March 20, 2024

Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to Miquel, Raquel, Antonio and the entire family! We all at Asbury will miss your Cleo and her beautiful smile. This a road we all will have to take!

Oh! What a time it will be, when we all get to heaven.

"I love you and I'm here for you!"

Zina Smith

March 20, 2024

My condolences Raquel , Miguel and the entire Family! Ms.Augustine will truly be missed , but will never be forgotten.

Stella Benn-Haydel

March 20, 2024

Sending condolences to the family.

Susan Borden Massenburg

March 19, 2024

My prayer and condolences to the entire family. Remember that Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal and that though Cleo is absent from the body, she is present with the Lord!

Mr.&Mrs.Philip Jason

March 18, 2024

My Prayers and Condolences to the Augustine Family.

Curtis J Brass Sr

March 18, 2024

Condolences to you and your family
from the Curtis and Monique Brass and family. She will be missed

Donald and Paulene Sullen

March 17, 2024

Condolences to you and your Family, praying for strength in Jesus Christ Amen

Elaine Ross & Family

March 16, 2024

My Prayers and Condolences to the Augustine Family.

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