Celebration of Life Harriet Duhon November 12, 1954 – January 31, 2021
Viewing
February 13, 2021 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Service
February 13, 2021 • 12:00 PM Pastor John W Carodine, Jr — Officiant
United Faith Tabernacle Ministries & Prayer Center
WINFIELD FUNERAL HOME 7221 PLANK ROAD • BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA • 70811
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Obituary On Sunday afternoon January 31, 2021, God called Harriet Duhon home. She departed this life from her residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Harriet Duhon was born November 12, 1954 to the late John Duhon Sr. and Melissa Duhon. She was baptized at an early age at the Holy Ghost Church of Opelousas, La. She was an alumnus of Glen Oaks High School. As a graduate of Camelot College, she earned her degree in nursing. She took on a career as a nursing assistant at Sterling Place Nursing Home until she retired. Harriet was a devoted mother of seven children. She enjoyed togetherness and quality time with her family. She loved creating her own bedtime stories to tell her grandchildren, no matter how far fetched the stories may be. She loved watching her favorite sports teams ( Los Angeles Lakers, and The Saints). She enjoyed teaching others how to cook, and expressing to her family how much she loved them every chance she could even through social media. She also enjoyed morning coffee and listening to her inspirationals to get her through the day. Harriet leaves to cherish her beautiful memories: her daughters; Kimberly Duhon (Jonavan) and Alicia Duhon. Five sons; Michael Thomas, Kelvin Thomas (Tetonnette), Christopher Duhon Sr. (Ashley), Jonathan Duhon (Destiney) and Bryant Duhon (Joy). Three loving and devoted sisters: Barbara Duhon, Brenda Duhon and Gloria Duhon, One brother, Joseph Felton Duhon, 21 grand-childern, 2 great grand-childern, and a host of nieces and nephews. Harriet is preceded in death by her parents John and Melissa Duhon. Her sister Mona Duhon (Vorice) and brother John Duhon Jr. One nephew Aaron Jerome Warren, and a grandchild Cheyenne Alise Duhon
Lay to rest Momo In life we’re meant to experience it and live it. We meet, create, love, and teach people all through out life. You’ve lived in fulfillment of all that. Since I could remember you’ve always been there when I was in Louisiana and I was at my daddy house best believe within 24 hours I was being dropped off at your house having the time of my life. My favorite memories of you consist of every time you let me play in your long soft and pretty hair, sleeping in the bed with you or just laying in the bed watching tv with you, I used to be so comfortable, or when you’d wake up with me and come wheel in the kitchen and teach me how to cook I wish I did that more often cause now I’m 19 just cooking fresh cereal out the box and warming up frozen dinners. But best believe when I want a pancake it’ll definitely be the size of the whole skillet, or when you’d have a concert with me singing Usher. I can still hear your voice in my ear. There’s nobody voice like yours and nobody like you. I love you so much and appreciate everything you’ve taught me, gave me lectures about, and taking care of me. I know you’re at peace now my love and that gives me peace as well. I love you momo now it’s time to lay to rest. — Zikeya Duhon Dear Mama, I sit in disbelief of what the past month has presented. No one ever can fathom the grief I have in the depths of my heart. As a child, I held in admiration the strength and drive you’ve displayed as a woman. As a mom I used this as strength to get me through my hardest times. I appreciate that no matter your circumstances you never let anything stop you from doing what you could to help me and I will never let that go. As you have been called to go home; I will continue to be the strong woman that you instilled in me. I appreciate all the quality time that we shared. No matter how sick you were if you thought I wasn't feeling well you would call me in your room and you would rub my shoulder telling me, “It will be alright.” I’m grateful for all the affirmations you constantly spoke into existence. Even when I did not believe there was light on the other side; you spoke light. I will miss our daily routines of laughing, fussing, and enjoying one another, but I would rather you get your rest. I understand. I will be okay. Mama, I will love you forever and always. — With Love, Baby Girl While Harriet was a mother, daughter, and friend; - to six of us, she was our sister. Harriet gave our parents their first grandchild, us our first nephew and more beautiful nieces and nephews. As Harriet has transitioned and is reunited with Mother, Daddy, Mona Ann, Brother, and our nephew, AJ; She will forever be in our hearts and we promise to cover her children and grandchildren she has left behind, with an abundance of love. Harriet we will miss you. We are blessed to call you sister. — Love, Brenda Harriette, You were the first phone call I made in the morning expressing how good of a night’s sleep we both had. We talked so much that I felt your everyday pains that life brought along. I rest assured knowing that you are in a better place and know that God will see us through this. I love you and I will always love you and them children will find comfort in all the love that you have shown them. I loved you from the beginning and I will continue to love you dearly. — From the depths of my Heart, Your Sistah Barbara Barbara Scripture: Psalm 30:5
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To My Auntie Hariett First thing first, I want you to know I, love you so much. When I lost my mama, you took me in and never made me feel like a burden. Gonna miss them late night/ early morning phone calls, when I’m telling you what them St George housewives up too. Watching the saints game and hearing you say “bring it on down” after we made a big play. Always checking on me Iesha and Mic. You taught me and gave me the love for cooking and continued to show me what strength is. We all gonna miss you but heaven gained a chief. I know you were fighting aches and pains for a long time but now it’s time to rest and be with our other angels. We know how much you love family. I remember you saying “I know I can count on you” and that’ll never change. Imma always be there for your babies and kids. Until we meet again. — Love Mitch Mama I love you. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for all the sacrifices you made that helped me to grow up and be big and strong. Thank you for all the times you took me to the doctor. Thank you for not abandoning me. Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you for always loving me even when times got hard in my life. I often draw strength from you. I remember the time when you did not have a job and you had seven kids in the house depending on you. You went back to school, became a nursing assistant, and served faithfully. You are my hero. You were always there for me. I feel sorry for anybody who did not have a mother like you. You accepted my wife with open arms and loved her as your own daughter. You are special in every way and I look forward to seeing you again in heaven. I love you, Mama and I'm going to need every ounce of that strength to live this life without calling you everyday. Just know that your labor was not in vain. I'm going to do everything I can to make this world a better place. I will love like you love me. — Noonie
Let's Fly Together A mother's footsteps are hard to fill. As I follow them it takes me to a trip down memory lane. I will always remember the lessons you taught me. I will always remember the values of life you gave me. I will always hold the love you showed deep in my heart. As I walk in the footsteps you imprinted in my DNA. You taught me how to be a fighter and thrive through the face of opposition. You taught me how to survive when the odds are against me. You held me and comforted me when I couldn't see the light through the darkness As I walk in your footprints I see the world through your eyes. I see a mother who's heart is full of love and pride. Proud of all your baby birds who you have taught to fly. As I walk in your footprints, I see Love unconditionally, in the footprints of my guardian; who's now my angel. May your wings cover me through this shallow world and when the day comes for us to meet again, may we fly together and fill the wind beneath our wings. Love your Daughter forever and always, — Kimberly
Emcee - Min. Angeline Beathley
Viewing......................................... 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Casket will be closed during service)
Prelude Processional Scripture Reading.............. Min. Angeline Beathley Old & New Testament Prayer...................................... Min. Angeline Beathley Hymn of Comfort................ Sis. Tetonnette Thomas Expressions.................................... Sis. Carolyn Rivers Acknowledgements ....................Mrs. Tara Crockett Obituary Reading ................................. (Read Silently) Solo ........................................... Sis. Tetonnette Thomas Eulogy..............................Pastor John W Carodine, Jr
United Faith Tabernacle Ministries & Prayer Center Bernice, Louisiana 71222
Benediction Recessional
Active Pallbearers
Mitchell Duhon • Joseph Vorice Christopher Duhon Jr. • Bryant Duhon Sr. • Shawn Duhon Carl Duhon • Andre Duhon • Christopher Duhon Sr.
Honorary Pallbearers
Micheal Thomas • Kelvin Thomas • Jonathan Duhon
Interment
Winfield Funeral Home
7221 Plank Road • Baton Rouge, Louisiana • 70811