Ernstine Docusen
September 22, 1924 – June 22, 2016
In accordance with her wishes, private interment has taken place at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock, MI.
Obituary
Age 91, passed away at Park Place Assisted Living on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Ernestine was born in New Orleans, LA on September 22, 1924 to the late Slathis and Louise (Trujillo) Tourlas. She attended Colton School in New Orleans. Ernestine was a 60 year member of Connection Church in Canton, Michigan (formerly Tri-City Assembly and Wayne Assembly of God), where she served tirelessly for the Food Bank and was active in the Primetimers group. She retired from Eastern Michigan University. In March of 1944, Ernestine married Joseph B. Docusen and he preceded her in death on January 11, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Angelo Tourlas and sisters, Lilly Tourlas Richards and Louise Tourlas Delgado. Ernestine is survived by her children, Patricia (Glenn) Maddox, Jacqueline (Carlton) Jacobson, Marilyn Shelton and Joseph (Debbie), David (Sheryl) and Daniel (Elizabeth) Docusen; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
You were a very sweet and beautiful person. May god rest your soul.
You were a very sweet and beautiful person. May god rest your soul.
Sending my love to my cousins! It’s been a long time since I have been to Michigan but whenever I would visit, I looked forward to seeing my Aunt Ernestine. She was always cooking and cleaning and talking about the Lord. I will always remember her as a tiny feisty woman who loved her family! Spoiled us with her New Orleans food and welcomed us into her home with much love!
Sending my love to my cousins! It’s been a long time since I have been to Michigan but whenever I would visit, I looked forward to seeing my Aunt Ernestine. She was always cooking and cleaning and talking about the Lord. I will always remember her as a tiny feisty woman who loved her family! Spoiled us with her New Orleans food and welcomed us into her home with much love!
I remember her fondly. She left behind a great family! Now Heaven is her Home!
I remember her fondly. She left behind a great family! Now Heaven is her Home!
My prayers and love with your family
My prayers and love with your family
This “Beautiful Lady” will always be part of our family in spirit & in our hearts. I know that she will be missed by her friends & is already deeply missed by her immediate family. I also await that moment in time to join her in what some call the after life. I believe she has found everlasting peace in our journey in Life. God has blessed you Ernestine Docusen.
This “Beautiful Lady” will always be part of our family in spirit & in our hearts. I know that she will be missed by her friends & is already deeply missed by her immediate family. I also await that moment in time to join her in what some call the after life. I believe she has found everlasting peace in our journey in Life. God has blessed you Ernestine Docusen.
So sorry for her passing. She was a second mother to me growing up as Jackie and I were best friends. R.I.P. Ernestine with Jesus your Saviour and your beloved Joe B.
So sorry for her passing. She was a second mother to me growing up as Jackie and I were best friends. R.I.P. Ernestine with Jesus your Saviour and your beloved Joe B.