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Doris Jean Landry

1948 - 2024

Doris Jean Landry obituary, 1948-2024, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1948

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Doris Landry Obituary

On October 15, 2024, Doris "Jean" Landry was lovingly embraced by Almighty God and welcomed into her eternal home. Born on November 3, 1948, in Shelby, Mississippi, Doris was the sixth of ten children of the late Bossie Byous Sr. and Irene Singleton Byous. In her final days, she was comforted by the spiritual presence of her loved ones who had gone before her. Doris Jean touched the hearts of everyone who knew her, leaving behind a profound legacy of love through her children, Glynn Landry Jr., Michelle Landry Adams, and Nakeisha Landry Pierre, along with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of dear friends. Her voice, her laughter, and her unshakable strength will be cherished forever. Family, friends, Walter L. Cohen alumni, and former colleagues from Halter Marine and Chalmette Medical Center are warmly invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service to honor and celebrate the life of Doris Jean, Saturday, October 26, 2024 for 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 8321 Burthe Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Reverend Charles Andrus, S.S.J., officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2024.

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Arlene Johnson

October 29, 2024

Dear family.... I´m so very sorry to read of Jean´s passing.... She was a doll.... And so loved.... My prayers for you ... family..




Love,
Arlene

Adrienne Johnson Brumfield

October 26, 2024

Sending my Condolences to the family. May Mrs. Doris rest in peace. To the family may God be with you all during this time.

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Oct

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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church

8321 Burthe Street, New Orleans, LA

Oct

26

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church

8321 Burthe Street, New Orleans, LA

Funeral services provided by:

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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