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April Tasker Obituary

April Danielle Tasker, a native of Baton Rouge, La., a resident of Geismar, La. died on October 15, 2014 in a vehicular accident. She was 21. She was a graduate of Dutchtown High School and a student at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She leaves to cherish her memories her father and mother Marshall and Shirley Tasker Sr.; 1 brother, Marshall Tasker Jr.; a daughter, Aaliyah Arianna Braxton and a host of other relatives and friends. There will be a visitation held at First Pilgrim Calvary Missionary B.C. 11453 Hwy 73, Geismar, La. 70734 Friday, October 24, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at 10:00am; Rev. Irvin Briley pastor. Burial in the church cemetery. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Owida Martin

November 21, 2014

Mrs. Shirley, I am so sorry for your lost I missed you and April when you left my Heart is full, I just found out last night. Love You all Rev. Martin. From Belinda's

COLITHA TERRELL/FAMILY

October 31, 2014

MARSHALL AND SHIRLEY CONTINUE TO KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GOD'S HAND. YOUR BEAUTIFUL GRANDDAUGHTER HAS HER MOTHER AS HER GUARDING ANGEL. MY FAMILY WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYS.

Priscilla Schultz Jones

October 29, 2014

Marshall my heart goes out to you and your family. So sorry about the loss of your daughter.
God bless you in this time of need

Arthur & DeKara Brown

October 28, 2014

Mrs. Shirley,
Our prayers are with you and your family as you face this trying time. Always remember to look to the hill from which cometh your help. It call comes from the Lord. Lean and depend on him and his word and he will give your the strength to endure.

Andre Jones

October 25, 2014

Earth has NO sorrows that Heaven Can Not HEAL! God bless the Tasker family whom I love dearly! I'm only a phone call away big bro Marshall

Bridget Gilyot- Williams

October 25, 2014

My prayers of comfort and peace to you Sister Shirley and Family!

Florence Earls - McLin

October 24, 2014

You all have my sincere condolences. May Peace and Comfort find you during this difficult time.

Angela Wells

October 24, 2014

Shirley,
My prayers go out to you and your family during this time of loss
Lean not on your own understanding,
Trust in the Lord and He shall order your steps.

Lincoln & Letitia Polar

October 24, 2014

To the Tasker Family, May you always remember God is in control and may you find peace knowing that there is one more angel in heaven. Your loss is deeply felt.

Pamela Hilliard

October 24, 2014

Mrs. Shirley,
You and your family are in my prayers. May God lift you and your family up in this time of bereavement.

Victoria Carlin

October 24, 2014

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the Tasker family.

Dailey Hudson

October 24, 2014

Praying for the family!

Ashley Doss-Sanders

October 24, 2014

May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer

Love,
Doss-Sanders Family

Sakina Smith

October 24, 2014

To the Tasker Family,
Continue to keep your trust in the Lord and he will give you strength. Love Uncle Boddie, Aunt Kina and family.

FPCMBX SENIOR CHOIR

October 24, 2014

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND PEACE

Mary Fleming

October 24, 2014

As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
Remember we your family are praying for you all

Mariah Georgetown

October 24, 2014

I pray for your comfort at this time. I love you.

Sabrina Scott

October 24, 2014

Shirley my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you the strength to carry on during this difficult time.

SHANTEL, TRESTON,TEVIN, BARRY AND JAMARQUES PRICE

October 24, 2014

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, YOUR FAMILY WILL BE LIFTED IN OUR PRAYERS.

Shirley, Don, Vallery, And Janay Martin, Wilson & Gaines family

October 24, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all and share your sorrow. We feel we have lost a part of us also. Your family in Christ.

Susan Ealy Bland

October 23, 2014

To the Tasker Family,
Earth have no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. You have my deepest felt sympathy during this very difficult time. I pray the Lord strength be with each of you. She will be missed by all who knew her.

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