Funerals have been arranged for the beloved “Queen of Praline” of New Orleans, Loretta Harrison, owner of Loretta’s Authentic Pralines, passed away after being diagnosed with cancer. She is the first African-American woman to successfully own and run her own praline company, with two locations in over 35 years, according to a post by a travel agency in New Orleans. Her praline shops can be found in the French Quarter. Family and friends will celebrate Harrison’s life and legacy through Memorial Service on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. A live stream will begin at 10 a.m. on www.franklinabc.com or facebook.com/FABCNOLA or youtube.com/FABCNOLA. All attendees must wear a mask and the pause will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family said it was Harrison’s wish that donations go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Loretta S. Harrison Memorial Fund at http://giftfunds.stjude.org /lorettaharrison_godisgood or Louisiana SPCA: note in Memory of Loretta S. Harrison at www.louisianaspca.org/ Her family released the following statement of her passing: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Mother Mother Our Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Loretta Harrison, passed away with loved ones on February 16, 2022. Loretta Harrison, affectionately known as ‘Queen Praline’, was chef and owner of Loretta’s historic Authentic Pralines. Friend. ‘ She shared her unwavering love and dedication to God and the city of New Orleans with everyone she encountered. And it was those dedications that made her the first African-American woman to own and operate a brick-and-mortar praline store. “She is a proud entrepreneur who advocates for local business owners, cultural and culinary arts, and civil liberties for all. Her daily joy is welcoming. anyone who entered her shop with a smile, a warm meal and a sincere prayer she was a woman of amazing grace and moral beauty, and a light guiding the light of our lives with boundless love.We can always turn to her for wisdom and solace, and her absence is completely felt in our hearts. our hearts.” Although she is no more. Here with us in this realm, her beautiful soul will continue to guide and inspire us all. She will live in us, in every laughter in our hearts, in every act of compassion and kindness. Her legacy will live on in the world and continue to inspire. “We want to extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of you for the outpouring of love. So many have been touched by the extraordinary life of Ms. Loretta. Her faith in God was never the same. faltered, so know it because for all the love she showed her, she fell in love with you back.” And while we mourn her loss, we celebrate her life. her remarkable life and cherish the life lessons she taught us. The family will continue its legacy — representing the spirit of New Orleans and a resilient heart — through intentional work, prayer, and service to others. “We Respect You, Miss Loretta’s Family.”
Funeral arrangements have been made for the beloved “Queen Praline” of New Orleans
Loretta Harrison, owner of Loretta Authentic Pralines, has passed away after being diagnosed with cancer.
She is the first African-American woman to successfully own and run her own praline company, with two locations in over 35 years, according to a post by a travel agency in New Orleans.
Her praline shops can be found in the French Quarter.
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Family and friends will celebrate Harrison’s life and legacy through Memorial Service on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church.
The visitation will begin at 8 am
The live stream will start at 10am on www.franklinabc.com or facebook.com/FABCNOLA or youtube.com/FABCNOLA.
All attendees must wear a mask and the pause will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family said it was Harrison’s wish for donations to go to St. Jude: Loretta S. Harrison Memorial Foundation at http://giftfunds.stjude.org/lorettaharrison_godisgood or Louisiana SPCA: notes in Loretta S. Harrison’s Memory at www.louisianaspca.org/
Her family released the following statement regarding her passing:
“We are heartbroken to share the news that our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Loretta Harrison, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 16, 2022. Loretta Harrison, called Dear ‘Queen of Praline’, is the chef and owner of Loretta’s authentic Pralines.
“First of all, Miss Loretta is a faithful steward of God with the belief that if you ‘put God first, He will grant your heart’s wishes.’ She shared her unending love and dedication to God and the city of New Orleans with everyone she encountered, and it was those dedications that made her the first African-American woman. owned and operated a traditional praline store.
“She is a proud entrepreneur who advocates for local business owners, cultural and culinary arts, and civil liberties for all. Her daily joy is welcoming. Anyone who entered her store with a smile, a warm meal and a sincere prayer she was a woman of incredible grace and morality, and a guiding light. way that lights up our lives with boundless love.We can always turn to her for wisdom and comfort, and her absence is completely felt in our hearts. .
“Although she is no longer here with us in this realm, her beautiful spirit will continue to guide and inspire us all. She will live on in us, in everything. belly laugh, in every act of compassion and kindness, her legacy will live on in the world and continue to inspire.
“We want to extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of you for the outpouring of love. So many have been touched by the extraordinary life of Ms. Loretta. Her faith in God was never the same. falters, so know it for all the love she has shown her, she loves you back.
“And while mourning her loss, we honor her memorable life and cherish the life lessons she taught us. The family will continue her legacy. — represents the spirit of New Orleans and a resilient heart — through purposeful work, prayer, and other service.
“We Respect You, Miss Loretta’s Family.”
