Sandra L. George Duhon peacefully passed after 17 courageous years battling breast cancer. She passed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, after 70 wonderful years. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 49 years. Beloved wife of Junius F. Duhon, Jr. for 53 years. Mother of Mary Elizabeth Breaux (Steven), Daren Anthony Duhon (Donna) and Lynell Marie Duncan (Paul). Daughter of the late Mildred Quick George and Clarence George. Sister of Don Ray George (Linda) and Rebecca Blondiau (Leon). Grandmother of Lexie Duhon, Blake Duhon, Emily Breaux, Mignonne Breaux, William Duncan and Camille Duncan. Sandra is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Sandra is a graduate of West Jefferson High School, class of 1961. She worked in the banking business for several different banks over an ambitious career of 39 years. Banking institutions include First National Bank of Jefferson (FNJ), Gulf Federal Bank, First National Bank of Commerce (First NBC), Omni Bank and First Bank & Trust. Sandra was a member of Financial Women International, Harvey Canal Industrial Association (HCIA), Westbank Carnival Club, Friends of The Knights of Columbus – Immaculata Counsel #4222 and Ladies Alter Society.
She cherished the Immaculate Conception Church community where she was an active parishioner for over 40 years. She was recently awarded the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion, which honors those members of the laity who have devoted themselves to the work of the Catholic Church throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans. She was an amazing role model and a pillar of strength to her family, friends and her community. Sandra will be sadly missed and joyfully remembered.
The family would like to thank her Doctors and the Staff of West Jefferson Medical Center (8th floor) for their love and care.
Friends and family are invited to her services. A visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Monday, September 1, 2014 from 6PM until 10PM. Visitation will resume at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7th Street, Marrero, LA on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 9AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will take place at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of customary remembrances, please send contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or visit
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in memory of Sandra Duhon. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at
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