Zavia Skye James

Zavia Skye James obituary

Zavia Skye James

Zavia James Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Elton-Services honoring infant Zavia Skye James, 20 days old, will be held on Monday afternoon, November 3, 2025, at 1 o'clcok p.m. at Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Rev. Fr. Jose Vatakunnel and Rev. Greg Willis will officiate. Zavia will be laid to rest at St. Peter's Cemetery in Elton immediately following her services.

Zavia's family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton on Monday morning, November 3, 2025, from 11 o'clock a.m. until time of service. All of Zavia's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton.

Zavia was born on October 7, 2025, to her parents Darnell James and Brynlee Robinson. She was a twin sister to Zari Blayze James and to her big sister Armani LaRae Robinson. Although Zavia was only with us here on earth briefly, she was a sweet angel who will be dearly missed by all who met and knew her. "But Jesus said, Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14

Those left to cherish Zavia's memory include her parents, Darnell James and Brynlee Robinson of Elton, LA, two sisters, Armani LaRae Robinson and twin, Zari Blayze James both of Elton, LA; paternal grandmother, Renell Ceasar of Elton, LA, maternal grandmother, Stephanie John of Elton, LA, and maternal grandfather, Brandon Robinson of Elton, LA; maternal great grandmother, Darlene Dunehoo, paternal great grandmother, Mary James, and a host of cousins, extended family members and friends.

Zavia is preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents, Paul and Mary Ceasar, and Allen James, her maternal great grandparents, great grandmother Dorothy Boudreaux, great grandfather, Manuel John, and great grandfathers Shelby Robinson, and Bill Dunnehoo; one cousin, Hallie Manuel; and one great aunt, Tiffani John

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Zavia's family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

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