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Josette Simonton Obituary

Josette S.G. Eleby Simonton departed life on December 13, 2012 in Cripple Creek, Colorado. She entered this life on September 21, 1932 in the small hamlet of Salbris, France. To the union of Octave and Aleanthe Laubret. The oldest of 9 children. She was preceded in death by Johnny Eleby, and Daniel Simonton, and her daughter Sonia "Louie" Eleby. Her passion and zest for life will be missed by everyone's life she touched. Josette was a loving mother and grandmother and is survived by Gilbert Laubret her brother, her daughter, Sylvia "Pookie" Watkins-Eleby, granddaughters Destiny Watkins, Brianna Watkins and great-grandson Micah Eleby Watkins. A Private Family Service Is Planned. Special thanks to Mikki and Barb of CCWC and all the caring staff. We love you Mama (Jowezzy). In lieu of flowers, please send all cards, sentiment and prayers to Pookie Watkins--PO Box 1418, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901.

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Published by The Gazette from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2012.

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Pookie Eleby

December 19, 2012

Rodney plz contact me. [email protected]

My mama my friend

Pookie Eleby

December 16, 2012

Mama you are the most beautiful person most caring most loving person I know. My heart hurts so much in one aspect and on the other aspect I'm happy that your happy now. Daddy and Louie need you more than I do right now. I will see you again my friend I know they have lots of sexy legs up there.

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