Irma Clara Vincent

1933 - 2020

Irma Clara Theodore Vincent peacefully transitioned on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in the presence of family at home. She was born on April 1, 1933 in New Orleans, LA. Educated in the Orleans Parish School District, graduating from L.B. Landry High School (1951). After high school graduation, she attended St. Anthony's School of Nursing in Rockford, IL (graduating class of 1954). She loved and excelled in her Nursing career, spending many years in New Orleans hospitals and private duty cases in the State of Louisiana. Irma married her high school sweetheart, Calvin Eddie Vincent on April 16, 1955 in Oakland, California. Her family was the absolute light of her life. Though her children lived away for many years, she never missed any events large or small. Just as she loved her family she loved all and touched many lives both near and far. Her life was dedicated to serving others through her community, many organizations and her church. A long-time member of Greater St. Stephens FGBC she served in many capacities during her 40+ year membership. Irma was preceded in death by her parents Robert Theodore, Sr. and Mary Victoria Taylor-Thomas and daughter Draselle Vincent; siblings Edward Thomas, Jr. (Eddie), Charles L. Thomas (Chuck), Carole Thomas Lemon, Andrew J. Thomas, Cammie R. Wade (Roy), Marion Clara Theodore-Lambert and Robert Theodore, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband Calvin E. Vincent, daughter Huguette Vincent-Jones (Atlanta, GA), granddaughter Jessica A. Jones, and great-grandson Cory L. Tatum II both of Atlanta, GA, one sister Joanne Wade Dent (New Orleans, La.) and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, godchildren, sister in-laws, brothers-in laws and so many life-long friends both near and far. If you knew Irma, you always felt her warmth, love and genuine care for mankind. Her life mission is complete here on earth, but her legacy will remain forever! Due to current gathering limitations we will hold a private graveside service. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.