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Ceola Perkins Obituary

Ceola Williams Perkins departed this life on March 22, 2022 at the age of 97, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Mother Perkins is survived by her children: Dr. Gertrude Perkins Taylor, Lorraine Patricia Perkins, Audrey Perkins, Elenora Perkins Landry, Sherlene Perkins Robinson, Albert Perkins, Elder Adolph Perkins, and Allen Anthony Perkins. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, great great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Adolph T. Williams and Gertrude Walker Williams Allen, husband George Perkins, Sr., her only brother Ernest Williams, Sr., four sons: Adolph, Arthur, Lionel, George, Jr., and daughter Everdia Jean. Family, friends, members of Morning Star MBC, Pilgrim Rest BC, Beulah Land BC, Westside Missionary Baptist Association [WMBA], The Baptist Sunday School & BTU Congress, Community Fellowship Mission Auxiliary, Gospel Music Workshop of America, Nineth Ward Prayer and Bible Band, and Gaza MBC 'Woman of Power' are all invited to attend the Celebration of Life Services as follows: Thursday, March 31, 2022 for 7:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest BC, 2428 Flood St., NOLA 70117. Visitation from 5:00 – 6:45 p.m. Rev. Dr. Dilton Robinson, officiating; Friday, April 1, 2022 for 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen MBC, 1738 L. B. Landry Avenue, NOLA 70114. Visitation from 8:00 – 9:45 a.m. Rev. Dr. T. J. Brown, Jr. of Morning Star MBC, Officiating. Rev. Dr. Norman N. Francis, Host Pastor. Due to Covid-19, all attendees are required to wear face masks at all services. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 29 to Apr. 1, 2022.

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Sherrie Hopkins

March 31, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Mrs. Ceola Perkins family who I grew up watching live the life of a true Woman Of God! Rest In Peace job well done!! A friendship that continues through generations. Love the Thomas-Taylor Family

Florietta M Stevenson

March 31, 2022

To the Perkins family. Fond memories of Ms. Ceola. Can remember Ms. Ceola walking down Galvez in her white going to church. Such a great family. My mother and her shared the same first name: Ceola Mack. Much prayers and such a great legacy. CTC family.

JOHN SMITH

March 31, 2022

To the Perkins Family. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal". Sis. Perkins was a sweet lady whom I had the chance to meet during my Music Ministry in New Orleans. "Time is filled with swift transition. Naught on earth unmoved can stand. Build your hope on things eternal. Hold to God's Unchanging hand."

Rev. Lawrence and Earnestine Scott Garland,Tx

March 31, 2022

" A chapter ended, a page turned, and a rest well earned"
Our deepest condolences in the homegoing of Mother Perkins. We pray God's comfort and strength in this hour.

Larry Morris

March 30, 2022

To the family of Mrs ceola you have my deepest sympathy a true vessel of Yahweh who loved and cared for everyone who crossed her path a woman of great faith who loved her family and entire community may your beginning be joyful rest peacefully in his arms from mr Larry Morris and family

Victor and Linda Bell/ Donaldsonville, La.

March 30, 2022

May the word of God give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

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31

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Pilgrim Rest BC

2428 Flood St., New Orleans, LA

Mar

31

Service

7:00 p.m.

Pilgrim Rest BC

2428 Flood St., New Orleans, LA

Apr

1

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

St. Stephen MBC

1738 L. B. Landry Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Apr

1

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Stephen MBC

1738 L. B. Landry Avenue, New Orleans, LA

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