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Harriet Hall Obituary

Harriet D. Hall, 93 of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on December 19, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Scott Dorsey and Mary Taylor, sister of the late Leola D. Bernard, Scott Jr., Herman, Clarence, and Bertha Richard. She was married to the late Owens Hall Jr.; she was the loving mother to the late Robin Johnson and the devoted grandmother to the late Thomas Preston IV, Terrance Richard, and great-grandmother to the late Aniyah Hero. She leaves behind her daughters, Mary Stovall, Carolyn Preston, Hope Richard, 7 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 17 great-great grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also Pastors, officers, and members of Mt Carmel Baptist Church (7th Ward), and St John Institutional Baptist Church; employees of Audubon Retirement Village, Notre Dame Hospice and Passage Hospice doctors and staff are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, December 30, 2023, for 11:00 a.m. at Law Street Baptist Church, 3132 Law Street, New Orleans, LA 70117, Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Arvie, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122, Services entrusted to Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126. 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 Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2023.

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James H Lockley, Je.

January 6, 2024

Thank you for all the great family memories.
Love always,
Mr. James H. Lockley, Jr.

Deborah Lockley-Wilkes

January 5, 2024

Offering my condolences to my family, may God surround you with comfort, and shower down mercy upon you during your bereavement!
Love,
Deborah Lockley Wilkes

Glendia

January 5, 2024

RIH Cousin Harriett! Loved the times we got to spend with you

Stacey Denise Dorsey

January 2, 2024

We love you Aunt Harriett. Give Gerard a kiss for me.
You know that was your boy

Wanda

December 28, 2023

To Cousin Harriet, You will be sadly missed. Wanda Hall

Keath and Carolyn Marshall

December 28, 2023

To The Family, our condolences and prayers during this very difficult time. May your cherished memories of Ms. Harriet bring smiles to your heart when you think of her.

Jeanne Rhodes

December 28, 2023

Hi AUNT HARRIET MY LOVE. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. TAKE YOUR REST. I WILL FOREVER YOU..LOVE JEANNE AND RAY.

Michele Jordan

December 28, 2023

My godsister I am going to miss you. Sister get your rest .love you from and back .love always you Lil Godsister Michele jordan

Michele Jordan

December 28, 2023

Barbara S White

December 28, 2023

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

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Law Street Missionary Baptist Church

3132 Law St., New Orleans, LA 70117

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30

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Law Street Missionary Baptist Church

3132 Law St., New Orleans, LA 70117

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