Rena Hills Edwards

Rena Hills Edwards obituary, New Orleans, LA

Rena Hills Edwards

Rena Edwards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Boyd Family Funeral Home on Jul. 9, 2025.
Rena Hills Edwards passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on October 25, 1952, to the late Eddie and Ora Hills. She is survived by her husband Bruce Edwards, siblings; Eileen Saulsbury, Eugene Hills Sr., Monique Webber and a host of relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, sister; Peggy Hills, brother; Eddie Hills, Jr., and nephew Ronald Hills. Rena leaves behind a legacy of faith, strength, and unwavering compassion. She graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School and Loyola University. She was a dedicated social worker for 30 years. Relatives, friends, and members of New St. Mark, St. Mark's 4th and Franklin Avenue Baptist Church are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday, July 11, 2025, for 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark's 4th Baptist Church, 2130 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Reverend Robert Turner Sr., officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Please sign the Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.
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Elaine Bellizan McClain

July 10, 2025

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace my Soror.

Sadie Riviore Lewis

July 9, 2025

2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

Bertrand A Williams

July 9, 2025

To the family, although grief can be hard, our special memories help us cope. May God bless, comfort and strengthen each of you.

Lorraine Martin-Autman

July 9, 2025

Saddened to hear of Reese´s passing. My prayers and condolences to the family

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