Delphine Eloise Whipple's Obituary
Delphine Eloise Whipple was born on August 1, 1961 in Alexandria, Louisiana to her parents John Black and Annie Lee Gassoway. She passed away on May 3, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
She is survived by her sons, Eric Gassoway of Spartanburg, S.C., Derrick Gassoway of Leesville and Carl Gassoway of Clarksville, TN: mother, Annie Greenwood of Leesville, LA; brother, Bennie Fowlkes of Longview, TX and a host of grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Armstead officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at the church.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.labbymemorialfh.com
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