Obits: Leonard, Harvey, Smith, Hines, Young; Caddo Par., Louisiana Submited by: CBTandem@aol.com Date: Oct. 2000 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Times-Shreveport, LA Betty France Leonard Published on 10/08/2000 SHREVEPORT, LA - Mrs. Betty Frances Leonard, 56, died in LaPlace, LA on Sunday, October 1, 2000 after a sudden illness. Graveside services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 2000 at Forest Park West Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Steven W. Caraway of Noel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Leonard was a native of Stuttgart, AR and a resident of Shreveport and New Orleans for many years. She was a Registered Nurse having graduated from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans in 1965. She was a volunteer Red Cross Nurse for many years. Mrs. Leonard was preceded in death by her father, Earl C. France and her mother, Lucille France. She is survived by one son, Robert W. Leonard of Shreveport, LA and one brother, David Frances and wife, Lori of Fenton, MI. The family requests that memorials be made to Y.W.C.A of Northwest LA, 710 Travis St., Shreveport, LA 71101 to help abused women. Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426 **************************************************************** The Times-Shreveport, LA Torre' D. Harvey Published on 10/06/2000 SHREVEPORT, LA -Torre' D. Harvey died Monday, September 25, 2000 tragically. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2000 at Zion Baptist Church, 3031 Hollywood Ave, Shreveport. Rev. B. L. Blade, pastor. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Thomas, pastor of Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Koran, LA. Torre' was a sophomore at C. E. Byrd High School where she was involved in numerous activities. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Dionne H. Carmack; father, Mr. Donald Dotie; one sister, Courtney; one brother, Jermarquis; special grandfather, Rev. Henry L. Moore; two aunts; three uncles and a host of family and friends. Special thanks go out to the C. E. Byrd High School, Second Mt. Zion B.C., Pleasant Hill B.C., Zion B.C., Mt. Zion B.C. and all those who contributed to the Torre' Harvey Memorial Fund. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2000 from 6-7 p.m. at Patterson Funeral Home, 1220 North Hearne Ave. ***************************************************************** The Times-Shreveport, LA Odie Smith Published on 10/06/2000 SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside services for Odie Smith will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2000 at Centuries Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time on Saturday at Centuries Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Very Reverend Kenneth Paul, rector of the Church of the Holy Cross. Mr. Odie Smith, age 91, died on Thursday, October 5, 2000 after a lengthy illness, due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Mr. Smith was born in Grant Parish, but resided in Shreveport, the majority of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Elbert and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smith of Shreveport. Mr. Smith was an Episcopalian and a member of The Church of the Holy Cross. He was a member of Queensboro Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and El Karubah Temple for over fifty years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Winfred Robinson Smith of Shreveport; daughters, Deborah Smith Barnwell of Shreveport; Rebecca Nichols and husband, Jim of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Robert Travis Barnwell of Shreveport; Jonathan Clay Barnwell and wife, Michelle, of Lewisville, Texas; and Jennifer Nichols Tilgen and husband, Christopher of Houston, Texas; great-grandchildren, Mason Scott Tobin and Jonathan Clay Barnwell, Jr.; one sister, Mrs. Myrtis Griffin of Waskom, Texas; and one brother, Mr. Leroy Smith of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Drs. Thomas Reilly and Lawrence Drexler and especially to the entire staff at Irving Place Nursing Home for their attention and kindness given to Mr. Smith during his illness. Centuries Funeral Home 686-4334 ******************************************************************* The Times-Shreveport, LA Alzader Hines Published on 10/06/2000 SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Alzader Hines will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 7, 2000 at the Mt. Paran B.C., 1855 Russell Road, Shreveport, LA. Rev. C. L. Pennywell officiating. Family hour Friday 6-7 p.m. chapel of Winnfield Funeral Home. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn H. Williams (James), Dallas, TX, Mrs. Marilyn H. Bendow (Rickey), Mrs. Barbara H. Washington (Willie); one son, Kenneth W. Harris; two brothers, Rev. William B. Hines (Marie) all of Shreveport and Mr. Henry Hines of Los Angeles, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Bradford (Sebron) and Mrs. Emma Maiden both of Shreveport; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. *********************************************************************** The Times-Shreveport, LA Lelia Pitrat Young Published on 10/06/2000 SHREVEPORT, LA - Lelia Pitrat Young ("Tottie"), age 95, died October 4, 2000 after a brave battle. She was born March 15, 1905 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Lelia and Emile Pitrat. Mrs. Young's early life was spent in Zion City and Urbana, Illinois, where she attended high school. A graduate of the University of Illinois, she was a member of Phi Mu sorority. "Tottie" married Jackson Young in 1930 and moved with him to Jackson, Mississippi where he was a geologist with a predecessor company of United Gas. In 1940 Shreveport became home and they were early members of Broadmoor Methodist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and for over 35 years was leader of the XYZ older adults group. Tottie's life work was her loving family and doing for others. She was honored by "Tottie Young Day" in Shreveport as well as numerous recognitions by the Methodist Bishop for her tireless efforts in helping the less fortunate. From the time Tottie and Jack were married she devoted her life to her family and others. In addition to her church work, she spearheaded an annual Ice Cream Social where members of local nursing homes were treated to an afternoon of ice cream, cookies, and entertainment. Each person left with a stuffed animal to love, animals which Tottie had collected through the whole year for that purpose. Her home was a haven for dolls and stuffed animals waiting to make others happy. About six years ago, Tottie began a crusade to outfit little girls all over the world, making over 3,000 dresses, and handcrafting even more after being confined to bed. These dresses were a legacy to her love of children and sewing, and have been distributed to the needy locally, nationally and as far away as Bosnia. Tottie lost her beloved Jack in 1995 after 65 years of marriage and they are once again together looking over their loved ones. "Tottie" is survived by her daughter, Alice Townson and husband, Joe of Shreveport; son, Robert Young and wife Hyacinth of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren, Mark Townson and wife Dorothy, Becky Adams Stuart and husband, Jeff, Sharon LaRoux and husband, Ron, Jennifer Townson and Elizabeth Young; great grandchildren, Kimberly Townson, Emily Adams, Jackson and Christopher LaRoux, Tanner, Cameron and Collin Stuart and Russell, Jeffrey and Tabitha Stuart. During the last several years the devoted love and help of Billie Harmon, Bernice Gilliam, Rose Markham, Valda Simmons and JoAn Burt allowed "Tottie" to remain in her home surrounded to the end by love and memories. We will be forever grateful to each of them. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 6 at Broadmoor United Methodist Church with Dr. George Pearce officiating. "Tottie" requested any memorials be made to Providence House, Alzheimers Association, or Broadmoor Methodist Church. Throughout her blessed life, Tottie cherished her family above all and this love was returned many fold. She is at peace. TO THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust, It's only for a while that we must part So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear, All of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome You Home." Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426