Celebration of Life of Robert Earl Daniels

Robert Earl Daniels

Robert Earl Daniels was born March 18, 1948 to the union of the late. Esau & Eunice Daniels. He attended and graduated high school of West Side High Schoo in Amite, Louisiana. He alter joined the United States Navy and was Honorably Discharged, following his discharged from the Nave, he pursued higher education at Grambling State University and received his B.A. In Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. He also received his Program Administration Certification from Hughes Aircraft Company. Los Angeles, C.A. Robert later became a State of Oklahoma Licensed Realtor.

Robert accepted Christ at and early age and was baptized by Reve. Francis Williams at Butler Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Amite. LA. Robert's life experience took him many places. However, he moved back to Louisiana in June 2018, and was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life of Zula Jones Daniels. To this union there were no children. 

Robert departed this life on September 12, 2019, at 10:59 A.M. at North Oak Medical Center, and leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving wife, Zula Jones Daniels; on step-daughter, LaTonya Brown (Kevin) North Chicago, Illinois; one brother, Jerry Lee Daniels (Jackie) of Amite, LA., two nieces, Yolanda Daniels (Hammond, LA) Keisha Daniel-Peters (Dallas, TX) and a. great niece Jalyn Levias, a great nephew, Camrod Peters and a host of cousin, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Esau and Eunice Daniels, his brothers, Jimmy Delly and Ezell Daniels. 

Reprint from the Funeral Program of Robert Earl Daniels

Source: Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. Amite, Louisiana

In Loving Memory of Rosie Thomas Bright

Rosie Thomas Bright

Mrs. Rosie Thomas Bright was born January 21, 1911 to Mr. John & Mrs. Louise Butler Thomas. She departed this life September 7, 2003 at North Oaks Medial Center. Rosie was the fourth of six children born to the union of John and Louise Thomas. Rosie was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Adolph Bright of Chicago, Ill. 

She was converted at a vary early age and joined Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church. She relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she united with Bethel A.M.E. Church and served faithfully until her health began to fail. She was again relocated in Amite, Louisiana and by teller was again received in Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church. She loved the church was was an actress participant until she became ill and could no longer work. For the past twelve years sister Bright was resident of he Amite Nursing.

Rosie was gainfully  employed in New Orleans and later in Chicago, Illinois as a Health Care Worker. Rosie brought joy to the lives of all who knew her. Rosie was preceded in death by her husband Adolph Bright, parents; John & Louise Thomas, (4) brothers, Johnny, Willie, Frank and Norman Thomas (1) sister; Katie Irving.

She leaves to cherish her memory (1)brother: Robert (Bertha) Thomas of Amite, Louisiana, (1) sister: Josephine Gascie of Amite, Louisiana; a God-child, Ms. Wanda LaBlanc of Chicago, Illinois, a devoted friend, Mrs. Ernestine Ballard of Chicago, Illinois, a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. 

Reprint from the Funeral Program of Rosie Thomas Bright

Source: Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, Inc. 

Celebration of Life for Allie Ruth Leonard

Allie Ruth Leonard

We pause to pay our tributes of love and reflect on the life and work, of our dear sister. Allie Ruth Leonard. She departed this life quite in her home on Tuesday, June 10, 2003. Born to Sebron Leonard and Ardean Cutrer Leonard on March 3, 1938. She confessed Christ and accepted him as her personal Savior and was baptized at the Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church.

The character of her life might be summed sin in these words: she was sincere, she was earnest, and she was loyal. Charm and sweetness radiated from her personality. Allie had the unique quality of a conversationalist. She often telephoned here cousins and friends acting in the capacity of informant or confidant. She acquainted them and with births, illness, deaths and circumstances of other family members and friends whom they knew. In these conversation, being highly opinionated, and respectful for the stance, she would at all times remain unchallenged. As a part other life she was known as the family historian. 

He early educational training began at the Mt. Canaan Elementary School. She graduated from West Side High School in 1956. Allie Ruth continued her education at Grambling State University, earning a B.A. Degree in Education.

She began her teaching career at Burgher Elementary School in Independence, La., and Dillion Memorial in Kentwood, LA., until permanently hired at Mt. Canaan Elementary School as a fourth grade teacher. In 1969, her teaching career continued at Chesbrough, C.M. Fagan, and Amite High School until her retirement in 1996.

Her church affiliations included attending Sunday school each Sunday, singing in the choir, members of Mission Society, working with Vacation Bible School, tutorial program, decorating committee and cake maker for many occasion. Civic and social activities included membership in the Grambling Alumni Association and the Tangipahoa Parish Retired Teachers, Allie Ruth also served as volunteer for numerous Senior Citizens programs. 

She leaves to cherish her memories, one sister: Naomi Johnson (Granderson). one brother: Arthur Sebron Leonard, Sr. (Theresa) of Amite, La., four aunts: Mae Holden Hookfin (Obie) and Evelina Cutrer of Kentwood, La., Bernadine Blackburn and Creola Dyson (Rev. L. Dyson) Franklinton, La., three uncles: William Cuter (Mildred)) of Kentwood, LA., Leo Cutrer and Cleo Cutrer of Franklinton, La., A nephew Donald, the first grandson in her family who lived with her until young adulthood, three god-children: Arthur S. Leonard, Jr., Deidra Leonard, and Brandon H. Sanders, a first cousin, Carolyn Puckett, who catered to her every wish, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Sebron and Ardean Leonard, and one brother: Bernard Milton Leonard.

Celebration of Life for Ora Lee Finn

Oral Lee Garman Finn

Oral Lee Garman was born sixth of seven siblings to Jake Bunion and Lubertha Bell German on January 28, 1940, in Independence, Louisiana. On Sunday, January 11, 2003, her beautiful soul departed for rest. Her family and friends feels tremendous loss for someone who was so special  to them, however, they are all grateful for being a part of the life of such a remarkable spirit. 

Her early educational training began at Burger Elementary in Independence, La. She graduated Class Valedictorian from West Side High School in 1957. Mrs. Finn continued her education throughout the years at Southern University, Louisiana State University, and Southeaster Louisiana University, earning her Bachelor, Master, Master +30, and Educational Specialist Degrees.

As prominent educator, Mrs. Finn, devoted over 33 years to the students, the parents, and the communities of Tangipahoa Parish. She began her career as a teacher in 1965 at O.W. Dillon High School in Kentwood, LA., and briefly taught at West Side School until integration in 1969.

After integration, she transferred to Amite High School where the invested over 30 professional years influencing and affecting numerous lives. Mrs. Finn taught Biology and Math for eleven years. In 1980, she became Assistant Principal; and in 1990 she was named principal, the first Black woman principal ever at Amite High School. Even well after retirement in 1998, he loved for teaching children and her love for working with people continued at various schools in the parish. 

In 1957, she married her only love, Melvin Finn, former Amite Assistant Chief of Police. From their union Melvin and Ora was blessed with three devoted children: Samara Bonita, Schrirra Montrell, and Tigia Motice Finn.

Butler A.M. E. Zion Church in where the Finn family has worshipped for over forty years. Mrs. Finn served as Adult Sunday school Teacher and Sunday school Treasurer. She implemented many programs and activities for the youths of the church during those years. As a faithful members, Mrs. Finn became a "Living Testimony" to those who witnessed her God-like spirit in action.

She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories: her having husband, Melvin Finn of Amite: oldest daughter, Samara (husband Larry) Joseph fDecatur, GA: only son, Schirra (wife Gina) Finn, Sr.; youngest daughter, Tigia M. Finn both of Amite; three grandchildren: Sean and Syrus Finn of Amite, Kahilla Finn of New Orleans; two sisters: Elousie Steptoe of Independence; Lizzie Collins of New Orleans; two brother: Dan German, Millton German of Peoria, II.: and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins godchildren, other relatives, and close friends.

Mrs. Finn was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lubertha German of Independence;  one brother, Hilton German, Sr.; one sister, Love Thompson both of Peoria, II.; three brothers-in-law: Nelson Finn, Alfred Finn bought of CA, Wallace Collins of New Orleans; three nieces: Sharon Edwards of Seattle, Wa., Betty Seiber of Peoria, II., Gwendolyn Tanner of Independence, La.; one nephew, Gregory Collins of New Orleans, LA.

Reprint for the Funeral Program of Oral Lee Finn

Source: Richardson Funeral Home, Inc, Amite