Naomi Gilbert Whitehead

1925 - 2020

Naomi Gilbert Whitehead, age 95 was born on September 2, 1925 in New Orleans, LA departed this life on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Union Bethel AME Church. Naomi leaves to gratefully cherish her memory two sons, James Mitter, III (Beverly T. Mitter), Elton Whitehead, Jr; three grandchildren, James Mitter, IV ( Coalla W. Mitter), Jermaine D. Mitter (Donielle E. Mitter), Elton Whitehead, III; three-great grandchildren, James Mitter, V, Jamesha S. Mitter, Markia White; one great-great grandchild, Brandon Boe; a devoted niece and godchild Marilyn D. Harrison; other devoted nieces, Laura Adams (Jerome), Sonja Etienne; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Elton Whitehead, Sr.; her parents, Wesley G. Gilbert and Naomi W. Gilbert; three brothers, Wesley G. Gilbert, Jr., Ellis P. Gilbert, Thomas Gilbert; two sisters, Hattie Mae Harrison, Angelina Gilbert Brisco; bothers and sisters-in-law Preston and Ethelin Whitehead, Clifford and Sarah Whitehead. Due to city and government regulations, only a limited number of relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Keith Sanders, Officiating. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 all those in attendance are required to wear a face mask and to practice social distancing. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.