Yvonne Eugenia Gant Anderson

1935 - 2020

Yvonne Eugenia Gant Anderson peacefully entered into Eternal Life to rejoice with her LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST on Good Friday April 10, 2020 at the age of 84 in the loving embrace of her husband and daughter after a lengthy illness. Yvonne was born on August 10, 1935 in New Orleans to Herbert Gant Sr and Wilhelmina Davis Gant. Her parents raised her at Mt Hermon BC and she was baptized at an early age by Rev Thomas. F. Reed. Yvonne was raised and educated in the New Orleans area. Except for a few years spent living in New York In her early adulthood, she remained there for most of her life. It was in New Orleans that she met and married the love of her life, Frank Anderson Jr. - her devoted husband of 57 years. Yvonne and "June", as she affectionately called him, loved each other from the start. To this union their daughter Tracey was born. Yvonne and Tracey were inseparable. Yvonne instilled her love for Christ and church as well as all her wisdom in her daughter. They had a bond that none could break, and they always knew that they were each other's "best friend". GOD blessed Yvonne with a beautiful soprano voice; and she loved using it to sing HIS praises her entire life. She was a leader and faithful member of the Mt Hermon BC Choir for over 55 years. Yvonne also sang in several local gospel groups and other church choirs. Although she was offered membership in professional gospel groups (such as the Gospel Caravans), she never left Mt Hermon. Her home church was one of the great loves of her life and she was dedicated to serving there. She understood that her calling was to minister through music, and she did so excellently. Sharing GOD's Word in song was her greatest joy. GOD used Yvonne to bring many souls to Christ through her gift. After illness prevented her participation in the choir, she became an honorary member of Mt Hermon Usher Board #3. Yvonne never met a stranger and made friends with whomever crossed her path. She loved to smile and her beautiful spirit, infectious laugh, bright personality and sassy way of saying things were magnets that attracted people to her. She was always quick to share GOD's Word and encourage others to trust in her LORD and SAVIOR just as she did. She was generous to a fault and always enjoyed sharing and giving whatever she had - especially to children. Yvonne worked as an educator in the New Orleans Public School System until her retirement after more than 30 years of service. Her love for children was evident in the devotion and compassion she showed to her students. Yvonne was preceded in death by her cherished parents Herbert and Wilhelmina Gant, sister Mary Louise Gant and brother Herbert Gant Jr. Yvonne is survived by her loving husband – Frank Anderson Jr; beloved and devoted daughter – Tracey Anderson-Zenon; faithful sister Elaine Gant, niece Constance Brooms and great-niece Kimberly Brooms; son-in-law Norbert Zenon Jr.; sisters-in-law Roselyn Honore' and Gertrude Gant; cousins Annie Mae Frierson and Clyde Ray; loyal friend Rose Fortenberry and a host of other nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives and friends. Yvonne will truly and forever be missed, but she will live on in the memories of those who love her. A walkthrough visitation will be held at Mt Hermon BC, 2153 N Broad St in New Orleans on Monday April 20, 2020 from 8:30 am to 10 am. A private family funeral will be held at 10 am followed by interment at Mt Olivet Mausoleum. Pastor John Jackson officiating. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be planned for a later date. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.