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Betty Pinckney Obituary

Betty Pinckney passed away on October 1, 2023, at the age of 62. She is survived by her ex-husband; Edward Johnson, sisters; Sheron Caston, Sharon Smith, Janice Stewart, and Carol Turner, brothers; Joseph Emery, Angelo Emery, Aunt & Uncle Violet, and Willie Youngblood, caregivers; Mary Grant JimCoily, and Shanell Sylvester. Proceeded in death by her parents Joseph and Betty Emery, Ollie Pinckney, sisters, Sophia Pinckney, Irma Lee Edwards, and brother Tyrone Pinckney. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, October 7, 2023, for 10:00 a.m. at Christian Mission Baptist Church, 1477 N. Robinson St, New Orleans, LA 70116. Pastor Charles Daniels, officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2023.

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Karen

February 15, 2026

Nelly Bell,

Words cannot come close to say how much you are missed. Yolanda is correct, you are a Queen. The funeral home did you justice, but they had a beautiful Queen to work with. Continue to rest in peace!! The sun is always shining wherever you are.

Love Karen

Yolanda Armstead Haines

February 13, 2026

Missing my friend of many years. I have such great memories of the fun times we shared as kids and as adults. Rest on Queen. Love you Always, Your friend Yolanda.

Karen

September 29, 2024

Nelly Bell, coming home will never be the same. You left a void that cannot be filled. I will always miss your beautiful smile. You never let your disability define you. I admired your perseverance.

I miss and love you my Cousin/Sister for life.

Cousin Karen

Cousin Karen

September 29, 2024

Nelly Bell, coming home will never be the same. You left a void that cannot be filled. I will always missing your beautiful smile. You never let your disability define you. I admired your perseverance.

I miss and love you my Cousin/Sister for life.

Adrian Darby Kent

October 9, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Karen

October 7, 2023

Nelly Bell,

Your passing has left a void in my heart that will never be filled. We were cousins raised as Sisters. I will always cherish our memories. In life you were a Princess, in death, you are laid out as a Beautiful Queen. Shelly and Lil Joe, job well done.

Karen

Yolanda Armstead Haines

October 7, 2023

Saying goodbye to my friend is hard, but I know you are in a better place. Rest in peace Betty. Love, your Friend Yolanda

Karen

October 6, 2023

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Karen

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Karen

October 6, 2023

Nelly Bell,

Your passing has left a void in my heart that could never be filled. We were cousins raised as Sisters. I will always cherish our memories. You were a Princess in life and a beautiful Queen in death. Shelly, job well done!!

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7

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Christian Mission Baptist Church

1477 N. Robertson St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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7

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Christian Mission Baptist Church

1477 N. Robertson St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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