Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
Houma, Louisiana
Jun 13, 1926 – Jan 17, 2020 (Age 93)
ANTOINE
Lillie Mae Brimmer Antoine peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 17, 2020, in New Orleans, La., while surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old. She was the loving mother of Wilbert C. Antoine Jr. (Dianne), Antoinette M. Antoine and Jerome S. Antoine (Emma); grandmother of Tanya A. Williams, Derrek R. Antoine Sr., Lekelvie Heard and Shereka Myles; great-grandmother of Isaac D. Williams III, Derrek R. Antoine Jr., Ahmad Kennedy, Devin Jones, Taylor Armstrong and Myles Heard. She is survived by two brothers, Branco Brimmer and Ellis Brimmer Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Delores Brimmer and Loretta Brimmer; a godson, Damond Francois; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Sr. and Odies Lee Williams Brimmer; her husband, Wilbert C. Antoine Sr.; five brothers, Ivory Sr., Rev. Leo Sr., Clifton Sr., Freddie Sr. and Raymond Brimmer; three sisters, Elouise Brimmer Carter, Enell Brimmer Francois and Orangel Brimmer; her sister-in-law, Anna Bell Patrick; and godson, Forest Francois. Relatives and friends of the family, also, pastor, officers and members of Zion Hill Baptist Church of Atlanta, Ga., Greenforest Community Baptist Church of Decatur, Ga., and Second New Light Baptist Church of New Orleans, surrounding churches, employees of LOOP LLC, U.S. Treasury, UPS, CDC, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the IRS are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church (Host Church), 3600 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, Rev. Roy H. Williams, Pastor. The Rev. Thomas Walters of Second New Light Baptist Church, 2021 First Street, New Orleans, will officiate. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie, La. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com . GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504)522-2525
Read MoreWilbert, Brian and Karen;
Im sorry but I just saw this. Sending up payers for and deepest condolences to you and your the families.
Glenn Brousseau
February 09, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Just heard about your mother's passing. So very sorry for your lost. All of you are in our prayers.
Paulette Hamilton
Paulette Hamilton
February 03, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA
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Paulette Hamilton
February 03, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA
Just heard about your mother's passing. So very sorry for your lost. All of you are in our prayers.
Paulette Hamilton
February 03, 2020 | LA
May God comfort and strengthen the family during this difficult time. God has promised to never leave you. Be blessed as you lean and solely depend on God.
VALLERIE WILRIGHT
January 28, 2020 | KENNER, LA
Although I only knew you for a short period of time we developed a strong connection. Love u miss Lillie & may you rest peacefully. & to Ms. Ann & the rest of the family you all have my deepest condolences!!
Rachel Harris
January 26, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
To Wilbert and the family: My condolences for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord during this time of sorrow.
Dennis Ester
January 25, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family Mrs. Antoine.
Wayne Adams
January 25, 2020 | Harvey, LA | Friend
Every mother loves her children and I can contest to the love yours had for hers and everyone else's. Memories of that love and the length of time you had it will forever remain in you hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always. Sincere Condolences....
Delores
WA-LO-CO class of 71
EVELYN JOHNSON
January 24, 2020 | New Orleans, LA
