Wynette Hardy Thompson

Celebration of the Life of

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A Virtuous Woman

Proverbs: 31:10 -30 (New Living Translation)

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Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.11 Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.

12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. 14 She is like a merchant’s ship, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls. 16 She goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. 18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night. 19 Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber. 20 She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. 21 She has no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes. 22 She makes her own bedspreads. She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns. 23 Her husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders. 24 She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. 26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. 27 She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. 28 Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: 29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” 30 Charm is deceptive and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.

Wynette Hardy-Thompson May 30, 1953

– October 1, 2016

He who finds a wife, finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord...

Proverbs 18:22 NKJV

My Beautiful Wife, I will Always Love You! Norwood

Wynette Hardy-Thompson May 30, 1953

– October 1, 2016

FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10 KJV

Her Story First Lady Wynette Hardy-Thompson an activist, wife and mother, was born May 30,1953 to the late Jake Hardy, Sr. and the late Almettae Hardy, in New Orleans, LA. Wynette is married to the Rev. Dr. Norwood Thompson, Jr.. They have four children, Elder Evangeline Thompson-Antoine (Andre), Rochelle Carter, Craig Thompson (Charlene) and Conroy Thompson (Lakeisha).

Wynette is the sister of Jeanette Smith (Melvin), Jake Hardy, Gwen Dupree (Donald), Catherine Dodson (Jose), Candi Brown and Marvin Brown. She is also the sister of the late Jamie Hardy and the late Bobby Hardy. She leaved to cherish fond memories a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other extended family and friends.

Wynette accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age in Orange, TX. She attended Wallace Elementary School, Booker T. Washington High School, Southern University at New Orleans and American College & Theological Seminary International University.

Wynette was the President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Women’s Divison, New Orleans Chapter and she worked with Mrs. Corretta Scott King in the formation of Dr. King's National Holiday Celebration.

Wynette served as chairwoman of the MLK Wreath Laying Celebration, Assistant Director of New Orleans Rehabilitation Education Civic Committee, Inc., Chairlady of Safe Habour Program in Gert Town, Co-Chair of the Greater New Orleans and Jefferson Gun Buy Back Committees, a Deaconess and Mother of Evening Star Baptist Church and she participated in numerous marches along with her husband. Wynette received numerous awards and certificates of appreciation for her diligent work in the community, and, as if she didn’t have enough to do… she was also an Avon Representative.

Wynette's favorite Bible Scripture was Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me.“ During her time of transitioning, Wynette never waivered in her faith and continued to praise her Saviour.. She will be greatly missed.

Wynette Hardy-Thompson May 30, 1953

– October 1, 2016

Celebration of Life 2 nd F r e e M i s s i o n B a p t i s t C h u r c h Rev. Dr. Warren Ray, Jr. / Pastor, Eulogist Rev. Leon Tilton, Jr. / Temple of Divine Light B.C., Presiding 1228 Burdette Street * New Orleans, LA 70118 Saturday, October 8, 2016 * 11:00 a.m.

Order of Service

Processional …………………………………………………………………. Ministers & Family Devotional Hymn …………………………………………………………………………. Choir Scripture Readings Old Testament ……… 23 Psalm …………………………………. Dr. Levon LeBan Regional Director of NAACP

New Testament ……… John 14:1-6 ……………………………... Rev. Jason Hayes Jesus Never Fails Ministries

Congregational Hymn …………........................................................................... “Amazing Grace” Prayer ……………………………………………………………………….. Bishop Iram Chedikah Pastor Elect, Evening Star Baptist Church

Selection ………………………………………………………………………………………. Choir The Community Speaks…

Deputy Mayor Judy Reese Morse Councilmember Latoya Cantrell SCLC Former State Convener Hazel Reed Words of Comfort ……………..…….……….…….………...................... Overseer Vanessa Landry Bethel Temple of Deliverance

Solo……………………………………………..…..…………………... Evangelist Linda Campbell Jesus Never Fails Ministries

Reflections …………………………………………………………………………… Kirtrina Brick Las Vegas, NV

A Time of Sharing ………………….. Memories of Winnie ………………………. Open to Family “Her Story” ……………………………………………………………………. Elder Linda Mosely Rightway & Truth Full Gospel Baptist Church

Acknowledgement of Visiting Ministers …………………………………………………………….

Solo………………………………………………..………………………………….. Mark Sterling Jesus Never Fails Ministries

Eulogy ………………..…………………………………………………… Rev. Dr. Warren Ray, Jr. Last Glimpse ‘til Glory ……………………………………. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home In Charge Benediction / Recessional Wynette Hardy-Thompson M a y

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Wynette Hardy-Thompson May 30, 1953

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Precious Memories

Wynette Hardy-Thompson May 30, 1953

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A c t i v e Pa l l b e a r e r s Jose Dodson Bobby Brown Marvin Brown, Jr.

Fidel Dodson Walter Brown Terrance Smith

H o n o r a r y Pa l l b e a r e r s Jake Hardy Craig Thompson Andre Antoine Clarence Bradley Bobby Hardy, Jr.

Melvin Smith Conroy Thompson Marvin Brown, Sr. Abram Recasner Dwayne White

Acknowledgements The family of Wynette Hardy-Thompson is deeply grateful to everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to us. Your expression of love through phone calls, visits, cards, flowers, donations and most of all prayers, have helped us through this difficult time. Thank you for sharing in the Celebration of Life of Wynette Hardy-Thompson.

May the Lord bless and keep you all in His loving care. Please continue to pray for us as we remember each of you in our prayers.

Sincerely, The Family Special Thanks to Dr. Henry Evans and the Doctors and Staff of Touro Infirmary, 2nd Free Mission Baptist Church, Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office

Arrangements

Internment

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D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125

Providence Memorial Park 8200 Airline Highway Metairie, LA 70003

2nd Free Mission B. C. 1228 Burdette St. New Orleans, LA 70118

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