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Lilly Olivia Blakes Perkins

1938 - 2024

Lilly Olivia Blakes Perkins obituary, 1938-2024, Westwego, LA

BORN

1938

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St.

Gretna, Louisiana

Lilly Perkins Obituary

Lilly Olivia Blakes Perkins passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 85. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. She attended Wilkinson High School in Woodville. Lilly was employed for over 30 years as a Nurse's Assistant and Unit Representative at Ochsner Hospital on Jefferson Highway, before retiring in 2008. She was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board for approximately 45 years, before her health began to decline. Beloved mother of Evangelist Dr. Donald (Marie) Perkins, Elder Ronald (Patricia) Perkins, Patricia Perkins Craft, Reverend Dr. Darrow (Teresa) Perkins, Jr., and Gwendolyn Perkins-Williams. Daughter of the late Deacon George and Deaconess Elizabeth Turner Blakes. Sister of Georgetta White, L. C. (Gwen) Blakes, and the late Edward Blakes, Sr., Leroy Blakes, and Ora Lee Blakes Bolds. Also cherishing her memories are 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, 1 goddaughter, and a host of nieces, nephews, and life-long friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; members of the Golden Agers are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 1419 4th St., Westwego, LA on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10:00am. Pastor Woodrow Hayden officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until the service time. Interment: St. John Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery #1 Woodville, MS. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Face Masks Are Recommended.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 2 to May 3, 2024.

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Rachel Schultz

May 7, 2024

Ms Lily worked with my mom (deceased) at Ochsner since the 1980s. I will always remember how sweet she was to me (and my family) when I was a little girl through adulthood. My mom loved working with you Ms Lily; you were such a blessing to all.

Teresa Perkins

May 4, 2024

The very first time I met you, you grabbed me and hugged me and called me "daughter". You´ve been my mom ever since. You loved me, nurtured me, corrected me when I was wrong, and was a great role model for me. I will never forget what you were to me and your grandchildren. I love you mother in love .

Katrina Arceneaux

May 3, 2024

I worked with Lilly at Ochsner from 1988 -2006. She was always professional and kind, showing God´s love in every interaction. It was a joy to know her and work with her.

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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

1419 4th St, Westwego, LA

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4

Service

10:00 a.m.

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

1419 4th St., Westwego, LA

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Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA 70053

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