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Olivia Davis Obituary

Olivia C Davis, age 92, passed away peacefully at Wynhoven Healthcare Center on Thursday, July 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Davis; and parents, Elizabeth and Joseph Carter. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Kathleen Burgess; two grandchildren, Crystal and Darvel Burgess Sr.; 4 great-grandchildren; Trinity, Amyrie, Tia (Melvin), and Darvel Jr.; great-great-grandchild, Marley; granddaughter-in-law, Terrilyn Burgess; 2 siblings, Hilda Lane and Irvin Carter; sisters-in-law, Shirley and Martha Carter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Relatives, friends of the family, officers and members of Greater Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, employees of Wynhoven Healthcare Center are all invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, August 4, 2018, 10:00AM, at Greater Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 5130 Chartres St., NOLA with Pastor Gilbert Scie officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the hour of service. Interment Private. Services Entrusted to the Caring Staff of Professional Funeral Services, "Celebrating Life," 1449 N. Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116; 504-948-7447.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, 2018.

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Gregory W. Carter Sr.

August 3, 2018

Gonna miss my buddy. .from walking u to church some mornings to hanging out on the steps by her house on Douglas st. Nothing but good memories. She will always be here it spirit.Rest on auntie.Your nephew.

August 3, 2018

God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10

Joycelyn Watts-Mitchell

August 2, 2018

To the family remember that God is only a prayer away

GENEVA MORGAN

August 2, 2018

MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, YOU'LL WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD I SHALL I SHALL NOT WANT.

August 2, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Larry and Sandra Spencer
New Orleans, LA

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Greater Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church

5130 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Greater Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church

5130 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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