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Lisa Gasper Gray Edwards

Lisa Gasper Gray Edwards obituary, New Orleans, LA

Lisa Edwards Obituary

Lisa Gasper Gray Edwards returned to the Lord peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 after living a rich life full of love and joy. Born and raised in New Orleans, LA, Lisa was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Coco, loyal friend and beloved Big Queen of the Timbuktu Warriors. She found immense joy in spending precious moments with her husband Dow of twenty-six years. She took pride in watching her children, nieces and nephews grow into the adults they are today and she cherished every moment with her grandchildren, grandnieces and grandnephews. Beyond her family, Lisa was devoted to her friends and had a remarkable ability to establish deep, meaningful connections with people from all walks of life. She was generous to all and leaves behind a loving legacy for all to remember. Lisa is survived by her husband, Dow Michael Edwards; five children, Daniel Gray, David Gray (Autumn Gray), Erika Edwards, Jonathan Gray and Dow Michael Edwards, II; three grandsons, Cruz Green, Justus Gray and Caleb Gray; a granddaughter on the way; two siblings, John (Peanut) and Edward Gasper (Pop), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Felix and Isabella Gasper; four siblings, Alton, Felix, Jr. (Mex) and Claude Gasper (Peewee) and Wanda Gasper Coleman Caesh. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian burial/Homegoing Celebration honoring the life and legacy of the late Lisa Gasper Gray Edwards will be held at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 2015 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10 am. Interment: St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery #2, 1950 Soniat Street, New Orleans, LA 70117. Visitation 9 am in the church. Due to COVID variants, face mask and social distancing strongly encouraged. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 15 to Sep. 17, 2023.

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Harold Paisant

December 18, 2024

I hope the celebration of Christ's birth and this holiday season bring to mind beautiful memories of Lisa to family and friends.

Erlinda Saint Weathersby

November 4, 2024

My sincere condolences with the loss of your beautiful wife, Lisa. May your memories of love and happiness bring you and your family comfort. Peace be with you and your loving family

Glen

September 9, 2024

God have came and got another angel your time on earth have been served and you earn your wings

Trina Fournette

September 22, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. XUP "81"

Cindy Aegerter

September 21, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peace and love,

Rita (Paisant) Pope

September 19, 2023

My love and prayers are being lifted to my Heavenly Father to comfort you and keep in His tender care. I know Lisa will be missed. Take comfort in knowing she is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and we who are His will see her again. Glory to God Almighty!
Be blessed in Christ.
With Love, Rita P.

Duane Patric McCOLLUM

September 19, 2023

We extend our condolences & prayers to the Family. May Lisa Rest in Power.

Dorinda Dorsey XUP c/o 1980

September 19, 2023

To The Family of Lisa,
My condolences and prayers. Lisa was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had a smile. RIP Prepper

Viola Pablo

September 19, 2023

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

Clarence Brown

September 19, 2023

My deepest condolence. I spent 8 years of elementary school with Lisa at Holy Redeemer. She was always a bright spot of our class. She's free of this troubled world and home with the lord no doubt.

Lisa (Carr) Dixon

September 18, 2023

To Lisa´s Family:

I spent 4 years with Lisa as a member of Xavier Prep´s Class of 1979. She was ALWAYS smiling. I will forever cherish the memories of those days gone by.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones. May God grant you His perfect peace and comfort.

Rockelle Henry

September 18, 2023

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. David may God´s grace and mercy provide peace to you and your family.

Melonie

September 18, 2023

May her memories be a blessing and bring comfort to your family.

Elaine Picot

September 18, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest In Light Lisa G. Edwards

Rob & Ann Merrett

September 18, 2023

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved and beautiful wife. May her memory bring you comfort and peace.

Kevin Cole

September 17, 2023

My sincere condolences to my cousin and his entire family i love yall BIGTIME

Janine Metoyer

September 17, 2023

Very hard to accept that you have moved on. Your beloved Dow will carry on for you. Your presence will be missed.

Patrice Williams-Smith

September 17, 2023

My condolences to Dow and family. Sending prayers up for healing and comfort. Lisa was a beautiful soul and will be missed.

Donna Condiff Davis

September 17, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Lisa lived a life filled with love. She will be missed.

Denis Auguillard

September 17, 2023

To Dow and Family
ACCI expresses sincere condolence to you and Family. Lisa was a valued, smart, kind and loyal member of ACCI Team. She was a true professional and was able to communicate with executive, administrative and field employees. She was approachable and compassionate to everyone. The Team loved and respected her. Lisa was also helpful in providing me with great advice that always ended well. She was a great person. I regret that she, Dianne and I did not connect but grateful to have known her. Rest well Lisa Love ya.

Dianne Cormier

September 17, 2023

Dow and Family
My heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of my dear friend, Lisa.
Lisa was a loving and kind person. We met at ACCI and worked very well together. We felt a deep heart connection almost immediately. Even when our employment ended, we still remained in touch. Our last conversation was just before my trip out of town late July this year. We talked over an hour and was going to connect with our
previous boss Denise Auguillard upon my return. Unfortunately that did not happen, as God had other plans. I will always cherish our final words. May the family remember the good times spent together, and find comfort that we will see her again. Love ya Lisa

Glen Gwinn

September 17, 2023

Sorry for your lost I keep you and your family in my prayers

Peggy Paisant-Jackson

September 17, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Barara Stafford

September 17, 2023

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

McClease Fisher

September 17, 2023

Dow, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to bless Lisa’s memory.

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Ramona A. Gray

September 17, 2023

To Dow Edwards and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I pray your peace. Our God heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds. To David , Daniel and Jonathan, be strong in the Lord I love you each dearly.(Auntie Ramona. Grace and Peace to all .

Imogene and Dowling Carr

September 17, 2023

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

Donnetta Leufroy Sigur

September 17, 2023

May you Rest In Eternal Peace, my beautiful Angel Cousin! You will be missed but you´ll always be in my heart. Praying for the repose of your soul!

Nathaniel Gasper

September 17, 2023

Rest in peace, Auntie. You will be missed. Than

Thomas Falgout

September 16, 2023

Dow Edwards and Family,

My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always have found memories of working with Lisa during my time with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana. She was always a great friend and coworker. I enjoyed all our talks about the youth, politics, cooking, favorite restaurants in the area. She will be missed. May you rest in peace, Lisa.

Anita Zervigon-Hakes and Jay Hakes - your neighbors

September 16, 2023

Dear Dow, Jay and I are so sad and wish you and your family our condolences. Lisa was such a kind, smart, and loving person. She will be missed. It is so hard to lose your love of so many years and we hope your memories will give you strength.

Lori D. Brown, Angel Celestin, Alorna Peyton and Alori Peyton

September 16, 2023

Rest on Lisa...
I'll never forget the time when Dow and I were preparing for SULC Moot Court competition, and it was the Saturday before Easter Sunday. Our Moot Court preparations went into early morning. Being the single parent of three young daughters, I did not have time to prepare baskets or anything for the girls. As I was preparing to leave Dow and Lisa's home and thinking "what will I tell the girls about Easter this year". Lisa comes in with (3) beautifully prepared Easter Baskets for my girls. This kind and caring gesture left me in tears. My thoughts were what a wonderful caring, considerate person. She clearly understood and respected my plight as a single parent and law student. Lisa showed my girls and I her heart. Her loving care, consideration and thoughtfulness always shined bright. Lisa was a BEAUTIFUL SOUL! You will be truly missed.

Rachel Mercadel Gutter

September 15, 2023

Praying for the family

Patrick H Jolly

September 15, 2023

Rest in peace your family is loved because of your life.

Harold Paisant

September 15, 2023

Cousin Lisa
You lived a full and joyous life. Rest in Peace. My condolences to your entire family. I am with you in Spirit.

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St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

2015 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

2015 Louisiana Avenue,, New Orleans, LA

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