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Ellen Nicholas Obituary

Ellen Nicholas, retired cook, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by family at the age of 73. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Roy Nicholas Sr. She leaves to cherish precious memories: two sons Everett and Roy Nicholas Jr. (Patrice); grandchildren Roy Nicholas III and Roynell Burrell, and sister Anita Landry. Ellen was the daughter of the late Lawrence Landry Sr. and Bernice B. Landry. Preceded in death by two brothers Kervin Landry and Lawrence Landry Jr. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life service on Friday, May 21, 2021 for 10:00 a.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Louis No. 3 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 May 19 to May 21, 2021.

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Anita Landry

January 25, 2022

I will miss our talks on the phone. You are my sister forever, loved and missed.

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