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Alberta Southall Obituary

Alberta Pierre Southall entered into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the age of 98. She was a native of Killona, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved wife of the late Rogers Southall. Devoted mother of Shirley Southall, Florence Jones and the late Amelia Southall Williams, and Rogers Southall, Jr. Grandmother of the late Ray Lotten. Great grandmother of the late Lakeasha Lotten and Kye West. Daughter of the late Victor Pierre and Rosa Rose. Sister of the late Dennis, John, Wellington, Wilson, Lambert, Nevin, Aevin, Kerry, Victor, Dewitte, Vera, Clothilde, Theresa, Lena, Florence, Majorie, and Alma. Great aunt of the late Eloise Vincent Irvin. Mother in law of the late Bethard Lotten, also survived by 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Second Baptist Church Sixth District and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Second Baptist Church Sixth District 4218 Laurel St. New Orleans, LA on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2019.

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Delisa Williams

January 17, 2021

Hi Grandma,
Just stopped by to say hi on "your web page". I love and miss you a lot.

--Lisa

Delisa Williams

October 9, 2020

My grandmother was the strongest person I ever met. She took life challenges head-on. Although she only went to the eighth grade, she read the newspaper every day. She voted in every election. She made all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren feel like they were her favorite. She was giving and as she would say "free-hearted". She once came home with a woman she met on the bus, explaining that the lady had six children and that she wanted to give her twenty dollars. They are not making them like my grandmother any more. She was a true boss lady. I will carry her legacy of grace, strength, kindness, and courage with me always. I hope I am at least half the woman this great woman was. --Delisa Williams

Delisa Williams

January 8, 2019

Grandma you were the best grandmother anybody could ever have. I was lucky to have you as my friend for fifty years. I will miss all the Mardi Gras', all the tea, all of hugs and kisses. So much of me is you so I know you are not far away. Rest easy grandma. You did great by all of us.

Robin Richardson

January 6, 2019

Mrs. Alberta.. it was deeply an honor to have met u..u always put a smile on my face and u never cut corners about my hair and what u thought about it!!. In such a short time meeting u.. u taught me to keep moving forward no matter what happens.. U will be missed.. Prayers to the family.. God bless

James W. Barton

January 5, 2019

My Deepest Condolences

Eldridge Sheppard

January 5, 2019

I would like to express my condolences to the Family, praying for your strength at this time. Truly an Angel has gone home to receive her wings. Beautiful woman of GOD. Love Charmaine and Eldridge Sheppard.

HIDA ABRON

January 5, 2019

MS. ALBERTA I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THE MOMEMTS WE SPENT TOGETHER AS ONE OF YOUR CARETAKERS AT JEFFERSON HEALTH. I GREW TO LOVE U AND I AFFECTIONATELY CALLED U MAW MAW. I MISS GETTING ALL THE TEA AS I CALL IT FROM YOU. FOR 98 YOU WERE SMART AS A WHIP ALWAYS EAGER AND VERY FRIENDLY. ITS TIME TO REST FREE OF PAIN MY SWEET ANGEL FLY HIGH. LOVE HIDA

Rev. Louis C. Clark

January 5, 2019

Thanks for our relationship for many years. To your family may God blessing be with you. And see you through. Sorry I cannot be there with you.

TRINA Johnson

January 4, 2019

Mrs. Southall who we call Mo Mo was such a loving and beautiful person who I had the honor of being her nurse. She will truly be missed. Take your rest no mo

Lois Everage

January 4, 2019

A soldier gone home and will be missed by everyone.

Shyranickia Long

January 4, 2019

At 98 years old there are many lives she must have touched. She so sweet and such a joy to be around. I grew to love her more and more everyday I was graced with her presence. Such and awesome and beautiful person. I will miss her dearly. I love you momma!!!

Sandra Spencer

January 4, 2019

Such a sweet gentle person. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Alberta at the Jefferson Health Care Facility. Always talkative and smiling with me. I shall miss her conversations and seeing her so excited when her family came to visit. Rest in Paradise. Sending prayers to your daughters and family members.

Roslind Hamilton

January 4, 2019

Auntie Bert you will forever be in my heart. I will miss your conversations about the family history, you were our wealth of information. Ill always remember you and your hot sauce. Love and prayers to Shirley, Florence and our entire family. Love Roslind

Tina Jackson

January 4, 2019

In loving memory of Annie Bert. I can no longer see you with my eyes. Touch you with my hands, but I will feel you in my heart forever. Love Tina

Diana Edwards

January 3, 2019

Annie Bert I will miss our phone conversations . I enjoyed listening to you talk about our family history. You had a great mind filled with much knowledge and wisdom. Farewell to my great aunt. Love Diane

Sharon Merrell

January 3, 2019

See you later Auntie Bert. You really let your light shine. I thank God for having a part of you in my life. Florence & Shirley be strong. Our chain isn't broken, God decided it was time to remove another link and place it in Glory. We are still connected, Jesus is with us to fill the gap. Love you both, and praying for the entire family. (Cousin Sharon)

Bernadette S

January 3, 2019

When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our special treasure. May those cherished memories of a life well lived and God's promises at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. My warmest condolences to the family.

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Second Baptist Church Sixth District

4218 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA

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