BORN

1920

DIED

2010

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Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

1600 North Causeway Blvd

Metairie, Louisiana

Dorothy "Teedie" Ackerman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 19, 2010.

Dorothy "Teedie" Roberts Ackerman passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the age of 90. She was proud to have been born and lived her entire life in Harahan, LA. She was the daughter of the late Septime Roberts, Sr. and Emily Vicknair Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband Mischel "Mickey" C. Ackerman and her granddaughter Rhonda Ackerman. She is survived by her beloved son Mischel "Mickey" J. Ackerman and his wife Carol, her granddaughters Kendra Ackerman, Annie Lemoine, her husband Johnny, her great-granddaughter Ashlyn Lemoine, and her special love Ross Frioux. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Lucille Champagne, her brothers Edward, Lloyd, Roy, Septime, Jr., Lawrence, and Earl Roberts. The family wishes to express it gratitude for the extraordinary compassion, care and support shown by special family members throughout the years and especially during the last few weeks. A special thank you to Compassus Hospice.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Rita Catholic Church, 7100 Jefferson Highway on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 12:30 pm with visitation at church after 10:30 am. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp.
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