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Emelda Lewis-Frank Obituary

Emelda "Grandma Mell" Lewis-Frank entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the age of 86. She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved children six daughters Antoinette Lewis, Belinda Lewis-Robertson (William), Arthemise Lewis-Matthew (Eric), Sue Lewis-Press (Darryl), Blanche Rollands-Noiel (Alton) and Louise Frank. Six sons Palmas Frank, Jr. (Michelle), Gus (Joy), Kent, Lee (Sabrina), Dwight and Jerome Lewis. Twenty-nine grandchildren, thirty-six great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Wheeler and Blanche Henry, siblings Harry, Lawrence, Edmond, Jules, Blanche, Leonard and Dorothy. One niece Rachael Thomas-Cotton, one grandson Manuel G. Lewis, two great- great grandchildren Kaya and Khi'Jah Lewis and one grandson-in-law Toriano Livas, Sr. Survived by host of other relatives and beloved friends. Relatives, friends, employees of McDonogh #35, United States Department of Agricultural, University Medical Center, United States Postal Services, Glazer, Dura Med Medical, Metropolitan Human Services District, Aaron's Furniture Company (Tacoma, Washington), Orleans Parish School Board, Le Maria Hotel, and all Social Aid Pleasure Clubs are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Historic Carver Theater 2101 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM. Dr. Charles Daniels will officiate. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Guestbook online:wwwcharbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 5 to Jun. 9, 2018.

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Lydwina Hurst

June 10, 2018

To the Lewis- Frank Family,
God will wipe away your tears and comfort your heart. I know you all loved her but God loved her best. I will miss visiting her. You have my deepest sympathy.

Tanya Lewis-Calvin

June 9, 2018

R. I.P. Ms. Emelda. It seems that our families have known each other almost our whole lives. We love you all and send our deepest condolences.

Dubis Oliveira

June 9, 2018

God bless your family

Dionne Hill

June 9, 2018

To the Lewis family yall have my deepest sympathy and I'm sorry for your loss.

Shadawn White

June 9, 2018

Praying for the Lewis and Pierre family in your time of grievances love you all.
Shadawn

D. Haynes

June 9, 2018

The Staff and Students of the UNO Upward Bound program extends their sympathy to the entire family of Mrs. Lewis-Frank. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Oscar James

June 9, 2018

As children we played football in the street on N. Villere. Those were the days. May God continue to bless the family and give them the strength to endure during this difficult time.

Jackie Robichaux

June 8, 2018

A Beautiful Lady who had a Beautiful Life may you forever rest in peace.

Vana Acker

June 8, 2018

Rest well Ms. Emelda. You were one of the sweetest ladies to come in my life. Always a smile and kind word whenever I saw you. I have fond memories of N. Villere St.

Family, take comfort in knowing others share your grief and are keeping you in prayer.

Tell Rachael hello for me and that I think of her often.

June 7, 2018

May you take comfort in the fact that god will make you firm and he will make you strong in your time of sorrow

deitrice dominick

June 7, 2018

God called a beautiful angel home. Bless her family with faith and strength.

deitrice dominick

June 7, 2018

May God keep you strong,you have my deepest sympathy.

Mr and Mrs.Kevin (Foxx) and Family Lewis

June 6, 2018

Deepest Condolences to FAMILY..Everytime I saw Mrs.Emelda her words would be ..Hey Baby with the Big Beautiful Smile ..♀♀♀♀♀

Lavada Johnson

June 6, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family with love

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Historic Carver Theater

2101 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA

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9

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Historic Carver Theater

2101 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA

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Charbonnet Family Services-New Orleans - Historic Treme

1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

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