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Mary Lee Barton

Mrs. Mary Lee Barton, 75, passed from this life January 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born

in Westwego, Louisiana, August 25, 1945, to her parents, Urie Thibodeaux and Annie Mae Thibodeaux,

but was a lifelong resident of Brookhaven. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and

friend and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jeanette Thibodeaux, Alice Faye Richoux; brothers,

Edward Thibodeaux, Freddie Thibodeaux; and granddaughter, Heather Veroline.

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her husband, Samuel A. Barton; sons, Jessie Wayne Barton,

Jody Barton; daughters, Cindy Veroline, Tina M. Nichols; brothers, Stanley Thibodeaux, Terry Thibodeaux,

Larry Thibodeaux, and David Thibodeaux; sisters, Marie Dupre, Aneada Birkner, Carolyn Cooper,

Sarah Jean Odgen, and Margaret Bellanger; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well

as a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and special friends.

6 comments

  • Comment Link Sonja Y Barton Wednesday, 03 February 2021 01:14 posted by Sonja Y Barton

    My prayer will be with the family

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  • Comment Link Ed and Lorainne Stolpe Monday, 01 February 2021 18:54 posted by Ed and Lorainne Stolpe

    Sam so sorry to here about y’alls loss. If there anything we can do let us know sweetie.

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  • Comment Link Aneda Birkner Sunday, 31 January 2021 10:06 posted by Aneda Birkner

    I thought of you with love today but that's nothing new
    I thought of you yesterday and days before this too...i think of you in silence I often speak your name
    Your memory is my keepsake which ill never part
    God has you in his arms i haveyou in my heart Lee Lee

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  • Comment Link Nancy Hanks-Myers Saturday, 30 January 2021 12:01 posted by Nancy Hanks-Myers

    Mr. Sam,

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.

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  • Comment Link Danny T Ace Avants Saturday, 30 January 2021 10:13 posted by Danny T Ace Avants

    So sorry to hear this... Sending my deepest condolences to my dear friend Sam and to the rest of Ms. Mary Lee's & Sam's family and other loved ones... May God comfort you all in this time of seperation and need as only He can...

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  • Comment Link Aneda Birkner Friday, 29 January 2021 16:31 posted by Aneda Birkner

    I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new...i thought of you yesterday and dsys before tis too...i think of you often in silence i often speak your name..your memory is my keepsake which ill never part..God jas you in his arms i have you in my heart..thank you Lee Lee for always being there for me ..love you special Tee

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