Sophelia DuVernay Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sophelia DuVernay of New Orleans, Louisiana, born in Vacherie, Louisiana, who passed away on April 29, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Ambrose and Mary Dew (Ambrose); and her grandparents, Milton, Elodie Ambrose, Malis and Mary Maho.
She is survived by: her sister Marie Clark; her daughter Cynthia McGuire Cook; her children-in-law, Carol McGuire, Charles Cook and James Youngblood; her brother Walter Washington (Ruth); her brother-in-law Carl Clark; her children, Sherrilyn Dominick, Angela Youngblood, Andrew McGuire, Keith McGuire (Michelle), Kenneth McGuire, Kirk Boudreaux, Dwight, Micheal, Sandra and Charlotte; her grandchildren, Rechell, Angiette (Sam), Keyoka (Calvin), Andrew Jr., Keione, Kenneth Jr. (Dawanna), Keith, Jeren, Kirk Jr. (Angelica), Taylor, Khalil, Madison, Trenell, Lawrence, Ariel, Chelsia, Bryson and Toni; her great great grandchildren, Reyan, Niagara, Phillip, Brechea, Kennedy, Kameron, Lorren, Dominick, London, Kenneth III, Jordan, Londyn, Daun, Kiran, Kirk III, Kairo, Naomi, Kennedi, Kaiden, Kyrie and Charlie; Lillian Washington. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.
During the pandemic, Sophelia had to learn to use her computer/tablet to attend meetings and field service on zoom.
