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Louis Gourdine Obituary

Rev. Louis Gourdine LAKE CITY, GA - The relatives and friends of Rev. Louis Gourdine and those of his wife, Lurleen Shevon Gourdine; those of his children, Summer Gourdine Austin, Kamala Gourdine and the late Miracle Gourdine; those of his parents, the late Louis Gourdine, Sr. and the late Florence Brown Simmons; and those of his siblings, Queen Fordham, the late Eugene Washington, Mary Frazier, Gloria Young, Rose Lattimore, Louise Gourdine, Earl Gourdine, Joseph Brown, Katherine Brown, Sandra Brown and Ernest Brown Simmons are invited to attend his celebration of life service on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 11:00AM at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 5885 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC; Rev. Dr. Timothy Simmons, Pastor. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Garden. Rev. Gourdine will repose this evening from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Mortuary for an informal visitation. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.hiltonsmortuary.com. Professional service provided by HILTON'S MORTUARY, INC., 1852 E. Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405; (843) 554-2117 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 1 to May 2, 2014.

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May 2, 2014

To the Gourdine,Brown family may God continues to keep u all during this time and the days, weeks, months and years to come with a mind of peace, strength, and Love just hold on to his unchanging hand and keep on looking to the hills from which comes your help all your help cometh from the Lord, which created Heaven and Earth. our prayers are always with you all,the ten mile hill family. Ms.Ivory Simmons, Rev.Shirley Simmons and family

Lee,Barbara Ann & family Brown-Singleton

May 2, 2014

To my dear cousin & family! There is a time to pray & a time to play as God's children. I am so thankful that we shared both. May you rest in peace now with our LORD! I know that God will take care of all of your love ones & friends during this time of saying so long for now! May your going home services be all you deserve! You will surely be missed by all who knew you! We did not get to see each other as planned this month,but God had something more important for you to do. To your family from ours,rest in peace,until we meet again in HEAVEN WITH OUR LORD!Our prayers & blessings with deepest sympathy forever.Much Love,your cousin Barbara Ann & family!

L Annette Van Hannegeyn

May 2, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Weeping may endure for a night but "JOY" cometh in the morning.

Annette Generette Van Hannegeyn and family

George Johnson

May 2, 2014

When I arrived in the ATl 35 yrs ago, Louis and I hung out. We were schoolmates at Bonds Wilson as well. We lost touch though the yrs but I am compelled to give my condolences to the family.God bless you all.

LEE & BARBARA ANN & FAMILY BROWN-SINGLETON

May 2, 2014

WITH MY DEEPEST & SINCERE SYMPATHY TO MY DEAR FIRST COUSIN & FAMILY. GOD BE WITH US DURING OUR TIME OF LOSS FOR ANOTHER LOVE ONE THAT HAS GONE HOME TO MEET WITH THE LORD & OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS THAT HAS A NEW ADDRESS IN HEAVEN. YOU SHALL BE MISSED,BUT YOUR SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON WITH YOUR SURVIVING LOVE ONES. I KNOW WE WERE PLANNING TO SEE EACH OTHER THIS MONTH,BUT GOD HAD SOMETHING ELSE FOR YOU TO DO. TO YOUR LOVELY WIFE,CHILDREN,GRANDCHILDREN & FAMILY & FRIENDS,MAY THE LORD BE WITH US ALL AS WE SAY GOOD BYE FOR NOW! GOD GRANT PEACE TO THE FAMILY & FRIENDS DURING YOUR GOING HOME CELEBRATION!GOD SPEED MY LOVE ONE,IN JESUS HOLY NAME!LOVE ALWAYS,YOUR COUSIN LEE,BARBARA ANN & FAMILY FROM DAYTON,OHIO! BLESSINGS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY!FLY AWAY UNTIL WE MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE! LOVE ALWAYS & FOREVER! AMEN

Lillie May Brown-Matthews

May 1, 2014

Rest in peace my cousin. I am so glad that we spoke for one hour and a half, during the Christmas holidays. Truly, your smile, and kind words will surely be missed. To the rest of my cousins: God's peace will carry you through. Love, Little Mama.

Rose M. Brown

May 1, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Susan R. Brown

May 1, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Isaiah & Nancy Brown-Frazier

May 1, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

kat brown

May 1, 2014

I'll HOLD THE TIME ME AND MOM CAME TO ATLANTA.AND WE COOK HOPPIN'JOHN POTATOA PIE OAKRA SOUP AND LAUGHING ALL NIGHT.YOUR SISTER KAT

April 30, 2014

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MY FAMILY , REMEMBER EARTH HAS NO. SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL.
MUCH LOVE ! TED & WANDA STEWART


HEAL, MUCH. LOVE! TED & WANDA STEWART

April 30, 2014

I'll always hold and share your precious words on how you look at life and lived it,love you.Your sister Rose.Jacksonville,Fl.

Kat Brown

April 30, 2014

Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. You will truly be missed my brother. See you in glory.

Rev/Dr. Alex Capers, Sr.

April 30, 2014

To the Gourdine Family,
You are in my prayers and you have my deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow. God's Peace be with you.

Leslie Cummings-Howell

April 29, 2014

May the Lord keep your family during this time.

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