Selenta Marie James

Selenta Marie James obituary

Selenta Marie James

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27

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Kenner Calvary Baptist Church

929 S Sibley Street, Metairie, LA 70003

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27

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Kenner Calvary Baptist Church

929 S Sibley Street, Metairie, LA 70003

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Selenta James Obituary

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Selenta Marie James passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 49. Selenta is survived by her two daughters, Myriel and Sanaya McNeil and her father Curious James. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Mae Ella Robinson-James. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for 10:00 a.m. at Kenner Calvary Baptist Church, 929 S Sibley St., Metairie, LA 70003. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pastor James Earl Turner, officiating. Interment is private. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Donavin D. Boyd and Linear Brooks Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

27

Visitation

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

Kenner Calvary Baptist Church

929 S Sibley Street, Metairie, LA 70003

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Sep

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Kenner Calvary Baptist Church

929 S Sibley Street, Metairie, LA 70003

Send Flowers

Services provided by

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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