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1965

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2024

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Miranda Edwards-Leonard Obituary

Miranda Edwards-Leonard was called home to be with our Heavenly Father at the tender age of 58 on January 20, 2024, at 5:40pm. Sister Miranda Edwards-Leonard was born on September 8, 1965, in New Orleans La., the 7th child of Sylvester Edwards Sr. and the late Lula M.F Edwards. Sis Edwards-Leonard attended & graduated from L.B Landry High School in the year 1984. She then attended Coastal College and graduated as a Medical Assistance in 1990. Sis Edwards-Leonard met & married the late Fredrick Leonard Sr. and together they raised their five kids Fredrick Leonard Jr., Chentee Edwards-Lomax (Miguel), Andre Leonard Sr., Terrance Leonard & Tatanisha Edwards-Jackson (August). Sis. Edwards-Leonard was raised and attend New Genesis Baptist Church located at 3316 2nd St New Orleans La., 70125 where she became a member of the choir. She loved to hear her mother the late Lula M.F Edwards sing "1 got something to tell Jesus When I get home" Sis Edwards-Leonard later in life met her Fiance Curtis Laurent Sr., where they then traveled around the world which gave her so much joy. Sis Edwards-Leonard was a loving soul full of joy & light that would brighten anyone's day that crossed her path. Sis Edwards-Leonard leaves to cherish her memories her father Sylvester Edwards Sr. (Dorothy), her five Children, Fredrick Jr., Chentee, Andre Sr, Terrance & Tatanisha, two godchildren India Devlin & Clinton Cooper, eleven grandchildren Ty'Ron Edwards, Talaya Forest, A'niya Jackson, Asia Jackson, Gage Radecker, Zarion Leonard, Zaleah Leonard, Andre Leonard Jr., Andrea Leonard, Kody Dixon, & Mason Woods, one great-grandchild Dior Leonard, five siblings Sylvester Edwards Jr. (Gail), Luvone E Perry (Bernard Sr) Perry Edwards (Paulette), Billy Edwards Sr. (Deongelas), Kizzy Edwards, Her Godfather Rev. Joshua Thomas and a host of Nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Sis Edwards-Leonard was preceded in death by her Husband Fredrick Leonard Sr., Her mother Lula M.F Edwards, her Stepfather Edwards Jones her two sisters Debra & Vanessa Edwards, niece Precious Edwards, her grandparents & aunts. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life service which will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at New Genesis Baptist Church located at 3316 2nd Street, New Orleans, LA 70125. The visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Pastor M.E. Putman officiating and interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park 10400 Old Gentilly Road, N.O. LA. Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 La - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 208 - 2119. For online condolences please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2024.

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Melissa Love

February 3, 2024

God has called his Beautiful Angel home. Praying her Family and everyone who knew her,such a Beautiful soul. The Love Family

Linda Bell

February 2, 2024

My friend, my friend, my friend, this is so hard. I hear your voice singing to me, I see your smile, I see your eyes twinkle but these tears keep on falling. My heart is full and I will truly miss you. Thank you for being my friend. To my family, God will give us the strength to keep going on. I love y'all!

Coon Jenkins

February 1, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Alberta Stewart

February 1, 2024

Miranda was a Loving/ giving person ! I realize that when God does something,it is well done. But it is so hard to see her go ... if love could have kept her here, she would never have left. This one is Hard ! Only God knows what's best for her ! Rest well Miranda ! George & Alberta .. The Stewart family

Walterine McCloud

February 1, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to the Edwards-Leonard Family I pray that GOD will continually give you the strength and comfort you need.Only GOD knows the true depth of your pain.Hold on to all the precious memories and keep your Faith in GOD
THE McCloud Family

DEANNE JONES

January 31, 2024

My Sincere Condolences to the family. Look to the HILLS, and TRUST OUR GOD to see you all through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, She was a beautiful person inside and out, We had some wonderful times growing up together. REST IN PARADISE!!!

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Feb

3

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

New Genesis Baptist Church

3316 2nd Street, New Orleans, LA

Feb

3

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

New Genesis Baptist Church

3316 2nd Street, New Orleans, LA

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9611 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037

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