Emma Lee Squire-Lewis

Emma Lee Squire-Lewis, a beloved resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, at the remarkable age of 109. Emma was a treasured matriarch, a loving mother, and a grandmother who dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She was a true beacon of light. She walked through life with a gentle strength touching the lives of everyone she encountered with her unforgettable grace. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who knew her. Emma was born on November 17, 1915, to the union of Mark Sr. and Josephine Squire of Deerford (Zachary) LA. She was the eldest of six children and she was the only girl. She relocated to New Orleans in 1931, with her family, where she remained a resident. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of James Chapel Baptist Church for over four decades, serving as a deaconess and sharing her love for God with all those around her. The joy of the Lord was her strength. Her greatest accomplishment was being a devoted mother and grandmother. She was the proud mother of six children, three sons and three daughters. She dedicated her life to being a loving mother and a cherished grandmother, spanning six generations. Her utmost priority was always taking care of her family and providing them with unwavering support and unconditional love. Her role as a mother extended beyond her immediate family, as she was aUectionately referred to as "MoMe" by many. Her strength, love and words of encouragement will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew her. MoMe's impact on her family and friends was immense, as she touched the lives of countless individuals with her kindness and compassion. Her nurturing spirit and selfless dedication to her family made her truly special. In her lifetime, she faced many trials with unwavering strength and grace. She was preceded in death by her parents Josephine and Mark Squire Sr., her grandparents, Issac and Martha Squire, Louis and Harriet Johnson, her brothers, Joseph, Johnny, Mark Jr., Fredrick and Eddie Squire, her sons, James Anderson Sr. and Henry Fletcher, her grandchildren, James Jr., Herbert, and Chris Anderson, Dwayne Washington Sr. and Albert Lewis Jr., her great grandsons, Mitchel Smith and Jason Anderson, Her great-great grandchildren, Jasmine Anderson and Shad Grigley and her son-in-law Glen Henry. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her children, Carolyn Anderson, Rose Henry, JoAnn Cagnolatti and Albert (Linda) Lewis Sr., a granddaughter she raised Trina Lewis, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, great-great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at James Chapel B.C., 4228 Thalia St. New Orleans, LA 70125 on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.