Nigest Gebru Edwards

Nigest Gebru Edwards
 
 
Nigest Gebru Edwards, age 65, was born on September 29, 1954 to the late Adhanom and Megedalawit Gebru in Ethiopia. She passed away on August 9, 2020 in Houston, Tx where she moved to in 2005. Nigest left Ethiopia in 1975 to further her education at "Delgado Community College" in New Orleans. She later met her husband, the late William Douglas Edwards. They had three beautiful children together. Nigest's kids were her life. She owned her own taxi service and named it "M, M, & M" after their abbreviations. She was very "selfless" as well. Nigest would give her children her last. She never spent money on herself. All her "pocket money" would go to her children. Nigest's fav hobby was attending church at "St. Paul The Apostle" in New Orleans East. It was a family routine led by her. She always believed that having faith in God will make your "wildest" dreams come true. Nigest is survived by her children: Marcos Adhanom Edwards, Megedalawit Selam Edwards and Metabell Monica Bowser. Sister of Shawhee Yohannes and Breketawit Gebru . Also, sister of the late Girmay Gebru, Hieta Gebru, Napoleon Gebru and Selamawit Gebru. Survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends as well. Due to city and government regulations, only a limited number of relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation on Monday August 31, 2020 at St. Paul The Apostle 6828 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans LA 70126 from 8:30 am until 9:30 am. Rosary will be at 9:00 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Meyer Ave. New Orleans, La. 70122. Due to Covid-19, all those in attendance are required to wear a "face mask" and to practice "social distancing". You may sign the guest book on: www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com.GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.