Mrs. Gloria Dean Davenport Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Gloria Dean Davenport Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 13, 2019 at New Life Church of God Campground in Palmetto, LA, for Mrs. Gloria Dean Davenport, 71, who entered eternal rest, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Senior Village Nursing Home. Interment will be in St. John Baptist Cemetery in Bolden, LA. Minister David Tanner will officiate the services. Mrs. Davenport is survived by her husband, Willie Davenport of Maringouin, LA; one son, William Tezeno of Houston, TX; three daughters, Shirley Howard of Opelousas, LA, Judy Bryant (Roy) of Houston, TX and Marilyn Tezeno of Palmetto, LA; two brothers, Dolton Dawkins (Mary Louise) of Port Barre, LA and Roosevelt Dawkins (Gwen) of Opelousas, LA; three sisters, Lucille Hayes (Johnell) of Houston, TX, Delores Alexander of Palmetto, LA and Joyce Dawkins of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Darius Tezeno, Frederick Tezeno, Jalecia Chenier, Michael Pickney, Roy Bryant, Jr. and Sariyah Suell; two great grandchildren, Ceyondre Matthews and Alexa Tezeno; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Davenport was preceded in death by her husband, James Tezeno, Sr.; two sons, James Tezeno, Jr. and Michael Tezeno; a daughter, Wanda Tezeno Chenier; her parents, Robert Dawkins, Sr. & Geneva Tillis Dawkins; two brothers, Riley and George Dawkins; two sisters, Rose and Theresa Dawkins. Visiting hours will be observed from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, April 13, 2019 at New Life Church of God Campground. Share words of comfort with the Davenport family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.

Mrs. Gloria Dean Davenport

January 30, 1948 - April 9, 2019

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