Annette Varnado Rodney

1943 - 2020

Annette Varnado Rodney entered into eternal rest at her daughters home on Monday, August 31, 2020. Annette was born in Pike County, Magnolia, Mississippi on September 26, 1943. She was the loving number #2 daughter of Fred Varnado and Myrtis Turner Varnado. Beloved mother of Lisa R. Benton (Dewayne Benton), Gary and Jana K. Rodney. Also cherishing her memories are her grandchildren, Courtni and Candace Curry, Jyran Rodney, Dylan Butler, Jasmine Rodney, Raymond Hilliard and Keisha Anders; precious great grandchildren, Jennaro Johnson, Lynnox Butler, Kyrie Nelson and Kylie Holmes. Annette worked for the Orleans Parish School System-Child Nutrition Department as a school food service manager for over 34 years. She was also a faithful member and servant of First Emmanuel Baptist church. In addition to her children and grandchildren, Annette is also survived by her loving sisters, Christeen Daniels Chesser and her number #1 twin Mennette V. Rice; brother, Charles Ray Varnado; sisters in law, Berilyn and Delores Varnado,as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A drive through Viewing will be held at Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 9 AM until 9:45 AM. Regular visitation will be held from 10 AM until 10:30 AM IN THE CHAPEL. Private services for family only will be officiated by Dr. Charles Ray Southall, III. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, attendance is limited. You must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Interment LakeLawn Park Cemetery. Please sign online guestbook at charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.