This is really about remembering your birthday dear sister. Wish I could call you and sing the Happy Birthday song to you even if you had to close your ears since my singing voice has long since faded. I miss you so very much. Seeing your smiling face on this photo on some birthday helped me remember your beautiful laugh and fun spirit. I hope you are at peace my love and that I will see you again someday. 

I received an email today asking what I learned from LuLu and I wasn't exactly sure where I should post my thoughts on that question, but I decided this was as good a place as any.  I learned many things from my dear sister and as I think about this question today, I think the main thing I learned from her was how to laugh uncontrollably.  I am a pretty reserved person, always behaving professionally, with just the right behavior for the situation, some people might say a bit too reserved. Most people don't get very close to me or know the "real" me. But what I learned from LuLu was to loosen up, laugh, and have fun with people. Sometimes she would make me laugh so much I could hardly breathe. There was never another person on the face of the earth that I could be that way with.  Were there times that she could embarrass the heck out of me with her silliness, yes?  So I wish she were still here with me to that again and again, absolutely!  No one else could be LuLu.  No one else could teach me to laugh as she could.  Gosh, I miss her and most days I still can't believe she is gone.  Wish I could pick up the phone and have her tell me something that would make me laugh so hard that whatever was going on in my day even if it was a very hard day I could forget it when we laughed together. 

Tara and Ashley, your Mom was a great friend to me, as you know.  I have seen  her go through so much and still be hilarious telling us about it. I will miss her until I see her again. I've know you girls you whole lives and I love you much like I loved your Mom. I called her the other sister! Keep up with me sweet girls. 

LuLu was so REAL.  No matter what was going on in her life she had a smile on her face and a song in her heart.  She and I worked side by side for 20+ years and she was a good friend and always willing / eager to be helpful.  The “middle office” was a place of joy, good coffee and conversation….a break from work.  I will miss my friend so much and I know her family will miss her even more!  Heaven has gained a bright light and quite a character.  

Love to you LuLu and all who loved you,

Nancy Marchand

When I think about the fun times I had as a child, I smile & laugh. My thoughts turn to my cousin Sue and our friend LuLu and the great, clean fun we had at Leo’s Roller Rink. We went there almost every Friday night. We were 10 to 12 years old and we sure had a blast. We enjoyed it so much. We’d laugh and laugh. Mr. Leo, the owner, was always kind to us. Almost every weekend we went to Leo’s Roller Rink on Friday & on Saturday we went to the movies all for $1.00.

It was fun.

LuLu had a crush on my brother Bryant who was about seven years older than Lulu. She would always say “some day I’m going to marry Bryant.”

I would tease her and say “your never going to marry him, he’s too old for you.” But she was crazy about him, she just loved him and eventually they got married.

Unfortunately, two weeks after the weddding Bryant was seriously injured in a construction accident. As time went by Bryant and LuLu brought into this world two beautiful daughters, Tara and Ashley.

Thank you LuLu for taking care of my brother & my two beautiful nieces.

With all my Love, I’ll always remember you & the fun times we had.

Your friend and sister-in-law.

Robyn 

A tearful goodbye to Lulu, my warm- hearted, fun- loving and generous cousin.   Loved the visits to Baton Rouge and the opportunity to spend time with you and I am so saddened that I will no longer see that 1000 watt smile or listen to your funny stories.   Your beautiful spirit and love of life is within all those that love you.  Tara, Ashley and Lucas, I pray that your memories and love for your beautiful Mom sustain and nurture you  through this  time of grief.  All my love, Susanna

Lulu, I will always remember the laughter.  💝 But, underneath that hard-working, joke-telling exterior, I knew a loyal, warm, and loving individual who helped me more than she knew.  For 15+ years we worked together, and I honestly don’t know what I would have done without you.  My heartfelt sympathy to your family who will miss you the most 💝 however, know that you will be missed by so many others as well.   Thank you, Lulu, for the years of laughter … and for your bookkeeping skills!!  but mostly for your sweet friendship❣️😘  You are with John and Gabby now … you have truly earned this peaceful rest.   Love you always ♥️

Tara - so very saddened to hear about your Mom’s passing.  She was a beautiful lady. Your memories will keep her spirit alive!  God bless to you and your family!

Your Mother was so beautiful!  You take after her!❤️😢

Prayers for comfort and Strength for the Family. Honored to know Y’all.  Thank you for the love and laughter  and memories Dear Friend- You Are Loved!

Until We Meet Again❤️

My dearest darling sister. There will not be a day the rest of my life I will not miss you. The joy you have brought to so many shines on forever and a piece of you will live on in my heart always. The road you walked in life was often rocky and hurt your tender feet but you walked that path with grace and love and to others you gave laughs, laughs that helped others when their feet were painful like yours. God I miss you and always will. 

Our condolences Ashley,Tara,Lucas, and Mason that love his Nana so much .  Rest In Peace Lulu.     Maida y Elio

Lulu didn’t Raise me BUT she watched me being “RAISeD” as a daughter/granddaughter of the Sedberry family.  She had a dry, SASSY, side of “opinions” that the WORLD got sprayed with by her style regularly .  Bc I was considered a “ quieter Sedberry” member compared to what I found my self consistently surrounded by;  I QUIETLY made “ allied” friends w/ Lulu as I learned MORE about my own family’s inner workings through her eyes, through her thoughts, & through her sassy pizazz than I did anywhere else. She was like the gatekeeper to the STUFF you wanted to know but weren’t ALLOWED to know. And she was a James - Bond styled ‘mess’ about that mission too. Her eyes & her snorted giggles could speak Morris -coded STORIES about the atmosphere of the work day’s “environment” that her otherwise mouth was ‘forbidden’  to but still DARED to share!

She was the ONLY one who quietly UNDERSTOOD me growing up even when I felt I had no allies where I Needed allies the most . She became a QUIET ally; SASSY as A ‘Slap Ya Momma’  bottle of hot sauce ; but none-the- less a James Bond ~ styled Ally for my growing up heart.

I learned of her ‘now existence’ & I deflated as I GRIEVED. 

Lulu, you are and were a beautiful spirit. I was truly blessed meeting you almost 35 years ago. To say the least you “lit up a room upon entry”. Your stories and sense of humor will certainly be missed. May God bless you and all of us that had the good fortune to know you. Your friend forever,

Will Weimar

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I love you Lulu! I miss you! I'll miss all of your phone calls. I'll miss giving you advice that you never took and that's the truth! Tell Stretch and Cuddles hey.

Your COCWWA, Babs

Fly High LuLu as you go see John.  Enjoyed our visits and all the stories you shared with me. Love you - Ami

I cared for Lulu n was also her driver the best driver she ever had at landmark..me n Lulu became family no question ask.. she made me laugh each n ever time I saw her.. u will be miss my sister my friend get ur rest my love…I’m have the best ride for u when u meet again..

So sorry for your families' loss.  I pray for peace,  comfort and hope to be with those Lulu has left behind.   She was a great woman and left a positive impact everyone.  

Lulu, I miss you so much.  Knowing someone for as long as we have and talked almost ever day since we first met, I leaving a big hole in my heart. We have been together for everything. And please let John know how much Dale misses fishing with him.  I will take over for you with Tara, Ashly and Luke. I will have to call Babbs every day since you are not here to answer me.  I know you and John are dancing happily together. Love you the MOST.  Tell John I am not coughing any more, Louie is the only one with the shock collar on now!

My sweet sweet lulu bear... My heart is broken, but I find peace in knowing you are no longer sick. I'm missing you already and all our conversation. Work definitely won't be the same. Who will call or text me to say "I guess u not coming tuck me in" I'm happy I got the chance to take care of you. Rest now beautiful I LOVE YOU LULU!

Oh my goodness, Joey and I will miss her so much. She was such a good friend. She surely had a special humor. I know she was hoping to see Gabby 1st and then John, lol. Prayers for Tara, Ashley and Luke. We love you all 🙏🏻