Lou Ethel Santee

Lou Ethel Santee obituary, New Orleans, LA

Lou Ethel Santee

Lou Santee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue on Feb. 20, 2025.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Lou Ethel Santee announces her passing on Sunday February 02, 2025 at the age of 85. Lou passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
Lou was born on April 06, 1939 in Gibson, La to the parents of Eva Rollins- Ellis and General Diggs.
Lou found and married the love of her life Thomas Joseph Santee Sr. in 1957 and remained together until his untimely death in 1997.
Lou lived a fulling life marked by her love of God and taking care of others. Lou worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Chateau De Notre Dame for 26 years, she also was a private sitter for the Woods Family for 6 years. Lou was a faith full servant of the Lord at a young age. She received the Lord at Mt Pilgrim Baptist pastored by Rev. Thomas Ellis. Gibson, La. As she continued her walk with God in her adult years she was a member of Second Free Mission Baptist Church pastored by Rev Warren Ray Jr. Lou later joined Greater Liberty Baptist Church pastored by Rev. Calvin Woods where she apart of the Usher Board for many years You would always hear her in church shouting "My God It's alright". During her time of illness she joined Philadelphia Ministries pastored by Rev James Daniel.
Lou was proceeded in death by husband of 40 years Thomas J. Santee Sr. Son Thomas J. Santee Jr Mother in Law Clara Bell Wilson Father in law Clarence Wilson brother Melvin Ellis mother Eva Ellis father General Diggs.
Lou is survived by her children Maria A Santee- Butler (Thomas) Metairie and Robert Santee (Arianne) Houston, TX. Grandchildren Simone M. Butler(Daniel), Shavonne M. Butler(Jason), Shariese M Butler(Jessica) New Orleans and Zoe Santee Houston TX. Great Grand Children Kennedy J. Jackson and Jeremy Duncan Siblings Betty Joyce Johnson (Horace) Rudolph Diggs Gibson, La ( Maude Helen) South Carolina Geraldine Ellis-Theriot (Leroy) Houma, La. Sister in Law Albertha Wilson Host of nieces nephews and friends
A Celebration of Lou Ethel Santee life will be held at Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, La 70125 on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am. Visitation will begin at 9:00am. Internment: Providence Park Cemetery, Metairie, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, La 70125.
We will remember Lou for her kindness, generosity sense of humor, style and sassiness. Lou will forever remain in our hearts. As she would always "Hey Beautiful"

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March 3, 2025

Deborah & Harvey Banks posted to the memorial.

March 3, 2025

Patricia Williams Miles posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2025

Schrice Turner posted to the memorial.

Deborah & Harvey Banks

March 3, 2025

Lou Santee was also a Deaconess at Greater Liberty Baptist Church and will truly be missed. Always happy and dressed well. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Condolences to the Family.

Patricia Williams Miles

March 3, 2025

I give my condolences to you'll.
Patricia Williams Miles daughter of Isiah Williams and goddaughter of Clara and Clarence Wilson.

Schrice Turner

February 24, 2025

So sorry for the loss of Mrs Lou Ethel, I will always remember her for her kindness, smile and she always looked her best with her fashion. Condolences to the family!! Schrice, Clayton(Peanut), Mildred, Gishelle and Schrell. The Esplanade Crew!!

TL

February 23, 2025

I´m sorry for your loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort of your loved one. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the loss of your loved one. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.

Gail Ward

February 21, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. I met your Mom on a few occasions at PMI. I now know where Sis. Maria reviewed her love for people. May God continue to guide and direct your family during such a time as this. With sincere sympathy.

Bro. James & Mother Gail Ward

Connie

February 21, 2025

It´s so sad to see this I work with Mrs Lou every time you seen her she was the same so sweet I know she´s in heaven RIP

Carol Hubbard

February 21, 2025

My condolence to the family. Carol Hubbard I am the daughter of Laura Santee Hubbard Washington. May God keep you in his care.

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