Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
Apr 16, 1993 - Dec 25, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET PEA.
I THINK ABOUT YOU DAILY. I'M WEARING AN ORANGE TOP IN RESPECT OF THE DAY OF YOUR BIRTH. BROWN SOCKS ON MY FEET IN HONOR OF THE STEPS YOU TOOK TO STAND AND NOT BACK DOWN. I KNOW YOU HAD TO GO. I JUST MISS SO. I THANK GOD WE MET.
Brena Millet
April 16, 2025 | Jefferson, LA | Friend
Happy Heavenly Birthday SHINY Girl!!!!!!!!!
Byron McPherson
April 16, 2025 | Thibodaux, LA | Father
To my Shiny girl, it is still hard to believe that you are not with us physically anymore and there’s not a day that goes by that you are not on our minds. You are truly, truly missed by us all but I know that you would not want us to wallow in our sorrow but continue to live our lives and make the best of each and every day. We love you and we will see you again.
Byron McPherson
February 12, 2025 | Thibodaux, LA | Father
We are saddened to hear about your loss. Our heart and thoughts are with you and your family as you go through the grief of losing Shinny. As her namesake, your daughter’s bright spirit will shine on forever. We love you.
Theresa (Pikes) And Family
January 06, 2025 | Independence, LA | Family
Get your rest sweet Shiny
Sedonia Munson
January 05, 2025
One of the sweetest people i’ve ever met. I’ll never forget your laughter and encouraging words. Rest peacefully beautiful.
Rian Chatman
January 05, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Remembered By
ronald mathieu
January 03, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Neighbor
Honey I knew you through your grandmother Every who loved you ever so much. You will be missed, but God knows you blessed Him with your accomplishments. You had a young but full life, rest in peace.
Rose Cager
January 03, 2025 | Friend
So Sorry for your loss. I know your pain. As long as we keep Shiny is our heart she is with us. God has the last say .no matter what. Our pain is real. Take it one day at a time . Love you all Grandma Eunice
Eunice Vaughns
January 03, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Family
Ashantian Lacey Smith
Ashantian Lacey Smith, LCSW, age 31 was born on April 16, 1993, in New Orleans, LA departed this earthly home on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Ashantian was a graduate of Thibodaux High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from Nicholls State University c/o 2020 and her Master's Degree from Southern University of New Orleans in Social Work. She was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Lafourche Parish School System, a Phlebotomist and Specimen Processor- Ochsner Jefferson and Ochsner Kenner Hospitals and the founder of the Shining for Cells Non-profit organization for Sickle Cell Awareness. Ashantian was the loving daughter of Sharone Smith-McPherson, Saxony Gordon, Sr. and Byron McPherson, Sr. Beloved granddaughter of Every Smith, Joann McPherson and Eunice Vaughns. Devoted sister of Sele' McPherson, Cambryn McPherson, and Byron McPherson, Jr. Adoring niece of Lesley Smith, Pamlet Williams (Ronald), Candess McPherson (Kenneth), Charles Smith (Yoshika), Saul Smith (Danielle), Shawn Vaughns, and Cedrick McPherson (Kawanna). She was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her three grandfathers Lester Smith, Sedrick McPherson, and Billy L. Gordon; her brother Saxony Gordon, Jr; her uncle Charlie Bert Smith; and her cousin Charlie Chee Smith. Relatives and friends of the family, also the Alumni, Staff and members of Nicholls State University, Southern University of New Orleans, Lafourche Parish School System, Ochsner Jefferson (Main Campus) and Ochsner Kenner Hospitals are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, January 3, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 Rev. John Raphael Jr. Way, New Orleans, LA 70113 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment Providence Memorial Park, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., in charge (504) 522-2525.
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