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Edwina Henderson Obituary

Edwina Olive Coleman (Peanut) Henderson entered into eternal rest at her home at the age of 77. She was the wife of the late Lambert (Man) Henderson, daughter of the late Adie Coleman and Ernetsine Sylva Coleman. Mother of Denise Collins (Calvin), Lischa Eaglin (Andrew), Deiadre Allen (Wilbert III) and step daughter of Lannette Mackritis of San Antonio, TX. Preceded in death by 1 sister, Nona Coleman and 3 brothers, Edward and Glen Coleman and Donald Hampton. She was the godparent of Tracy Duckworth and Melinda Davis Paker. She attended L.B. Landry High School and retired from the VA Hospital as a Supervisor in the dietary department in 2003. She leaves her children, 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends to cherish her memory. Family, friends, pastor and members of Greater Providence Baptist Church, and staff of JoEllen Smith Convalescent Home are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Saturday, January 14, 2017 for 1:30 P.M. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1124 LeBoueuf Street, Algiers, LA 70114. Visitation will begin for 12:30 P.M. Pastor Nathaniel Jimcoily, officiating. Interment will follow at McDonoughville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 12 to Jan. 16, 2017.
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As a child I remember her vividly sitting on the porch on Belleville!! Sweet lady! Rest on Ms. Edwina!

Natasha Williams

January 14, 2017

To the Henderson Family may God continue to lift your heart and wipe your tears away for God is the way the truth in the light in your time of sorrow,so hold on to God's unchanging hands and let him carry you thru Love Kevin,Amber,Paula Carter

Paula Carter

January 13, 2017

So sorry for your loss and praying for your healing heart. The whole family has my deepest condolences.

Shannon Henry

January 13, 2017

R.I.H Mrs. Edwina GOD Got His Angel You're In A Much Better Place Rest On

Sabrina Cunningham Henson

January 13, 2017

To The Family of Mrs Edwina Henderson. Weeping may stay for the night but rejoicing comes in the morning. (psalm 30 NIV) your Belleville St. Neighbor.
The Calliet&Alexander family

Vanessa

January 13, 2017

To Lischa and family, you have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your loved one. She was a very kind, soft spoken and encouraging lady. I know that she will be truly missed. I am glad that I was able to spend quality time with her. I will continue to pray with you and for you.
Gloria Allen Brown

January 13, 2017

This lovely lady was the love of my life and I thank God for allowing me to be apart of her family....love you grandma forever and always!

Sharell Casimier

January 12, 2017

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