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Beatrice Washington Obituary

Beatrice Smith Braggs Washington, departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the age of 87; Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. David Smith, Sr., Mother of Betty Baker, Jo Ann Simmons, Junius "David" Braggs, Harvey Dokes, Beverly Dokes Gray, Herbert Braggs, the late Claude Smith, Sr., Sister of David Smith, Jr., Jonathan Smith and the late Rosalie Harris, Queen Ester Price, Oceola Thomas, Gloria Aubert & Ethel Butler. She is survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, Pastors, Officers and Members of New Birth MBC & New Home MBC are invited to attend funeral services at Rhodes Chapel 3933 Washington Ave, NOLA on Saturday February 14, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., Visitation 10:00 A.M., Interment Bisland Cemetery, Houma, LA. Arrangements by DW Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.; Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, 2015.

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Herbert Braggs

July 1, 2019

Words and feelings of your Divine Life are made into one and alone with your youngest son, Herbert Braggs with Love/Blessings and for always, Mother Dear...

Tamika Dokes

February 26, 2015

I will forever love and miss you GranMa...life is just not the same without you. Yes, you are in the arms of our Lord and Saviour...but I would love to be in yours one last time.

I love you GranMa!! Muah

JAMES & DOROTHY WASHINGTON

February 14, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JANET MUHAMMAD (DALE'S SISTER)

February 13, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Karen & Wilfred Butler

February 13, 2015

The Butler family would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Braggs-Washington Family as we send our dear Aunt & Sister In Law to be with the Lord. We love you all & know that God will comfort you all as you celebrate the life of your MOM!

MARION ANDERSON

February 13, 2015

sending love to each one of you. earth has no sorrow heaven can not heal.please give me a when you can 504-912-3695 from the Anderson family.

February 13, 2015

Betty, JoAnn and David: Your mom was a part of our family for so many years. She has been in my thoughts and will remain in my heart. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Hassinger Family

Fields & Joan Thomas

February 13, 2015

Keeping you close in caring thoughts and prayers on the loss of our beloved Aunt B. May God's blessings and strength be on you during this difficult time.

Patrice Dokes

February 13, 2015

Patrice Dokes
Joseph Dokes
Jamal Dokes
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Rhea Joseph Dokes and Family

February 12, 2015

To Betty and Family:

My sincerest condolences, prayers and love to each of you. Mother Washington is now resting in the Arms of Jesus Christ and Perfectly Healed. May the peace of God grant you comfort during this time.

Clifford&Brenda Evans

February 12, 2015

May the GOD who give peace be
with all of you......Roman15:33

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