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Martha Turner "Madea" Wells

1941 - 2023

Martha Turner "Madea" Wells obituary, 1941-2023, Westwego, LA

BORN

1941

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson Inc.

11112 Jefferson Hwy

New Orleans, Louisiana

Martha Wells Obituary

Martha "Madea" Turner Wells was born on September 18, 1941 in Lincoln County, Summit, MS to the union of Ellzey and Drucilla McNulty Turner. She departed this life on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was a resident of Westwego, LA for over 50 years, a loving spirit to all she met and had a great love for her family. She is survived by one son, Milton L. Wells and three daughters: Melvina W. White, RoseMarie and RoseMary Wells. A wake service will be held at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1131 Garden Rd., Marrero, LA 70072 on Friday, September 15, 2023. Visitation will begin at 6 pm, service to follow at 7 pm. A funeral will be held at Cook's Funeral Home, 4080 Highway 51, McComb, MS 39648 on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Visitation will begin at 2 pm, service to follow at 3 pm. Interment: Mt. Salem A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Liberty, MS 39645. Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2023.

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Crystal Hubbard

September 7, 2024

LORD I MISS THIS LADY MY HEART IS ALWAYS HEAVY!!!!

Ellen Carter

September 21, 2023

You have my condolences and prayers. May her memories live on.. Over the years I missed seeing her out working in the yard.. She'll be together with my mother in God's kingdom working & collecting what God has for them.
Madea Wells & Madea Carter
Will truly be missed.
Blessing,
Ellen

Christine Davis and Family

September 16, 2023

With Deepest Sympathy to Melvina and Family

Elaine Dixon &amp;<br />Christine Davis

Elaine Dixon

September 16, 2023

Marvin and Denice Mitchell

September 15, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Martina (Trina)Gabriel

September 14, 2023

Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all RoseMarie & RoseMary and family. Sorry for your loss.

Martina(Trina), Coach Derrick, Terae“ & Barry

Taravia Thomas

September 14, 2023

May God Give you His Supernatural Strength & Peace That Surpasses All Understanding.

Love You

Crystal

September 13, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

15

Visitation

6:00 p.m.

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church

1131 Garden Rd., Marrero, LA

Sep

15

Service

7:00 p.m.

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church

1131 Garden Rd., Marrero, LA

Sep

16

Visitation

2:00 p.m.

Cook's Funeral Home

4080 Highway 51, McComb, MS

Sep

16

Service

3:00 p.m.

Cook's Funeral Home

4080 Highway 51, McComb, MS

Funeral services provided by:

Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson Inc.

11112 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70123

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