Deborah Ann Dodson

After a courageous Battle with cancer, Deborah Ann Ducote Dodson departed from this life on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at the age 56. She will be forever missed by her children Rachel D. Bersoza (husband, Felipe), Roy Andrew "Andy" Dodson (wife,Dameshia), and Ryan Hugh Dodson. Proud "maw-maw" to Marcus and Matthew Bersoza and Hunter Dodson. Loving sister to Susan Zapalowski, Joan Bruno and John Ducote.

A native of New Orleans, La and a resident of Metairie, La.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Friday, January 14, 2011, at 1:00 PM at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie. Visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until funeral time.The family would like to express their thanks to the entire staff at Ochsner Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospice during this difficult journey. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Jefferson, La.

www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Garden of Memories Funeral Home, Metairie, LA.