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Roshawn Husband Donahue

1981 - 2021

Roshawn Husband Donahue obituary, 1981-2021, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1981

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Roshawn Donahue Obituary

Surrounded by her loving family and friends, Roshawn passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021, at the age of 39. Roshawn Husband Donahue was born on November 30, 1981 in New Orleans, La. Roshawn was a graduate of Eleanor McMain Secondary School, class of 1999. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. In 2006, Roshawn graduated from Southern University Law Center. Roshawn has devoted her legal career to helping and protecting the interests of those harmed by exposure to asbestos. Roshawn is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc Sorority, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. Roshawn leaves to cherish her memory- her devoted husband Jesse R. Donahue II; two children Jesse and Christopher Donahue; parents Mary and Robert Husband; mother and father-in-law Cynthia and Tyrone Lastraps; sister Natasha Husband; half siblings Kendra Nelson and Charlotte Smith; aunts and uncles: Deloris, James (Darlene) Thomas Sr., Trenita Mack, Dorothy Curtis, Gleander (Travis) Taylor, Carolyn Echolls (Wendell), Jemal, and Lionel (Curtis); a host of cousins and friends. To know Roshawn or "Ro" as she was affectionately known, was to know that she embodied kindness, strong will, and class. Let Ro's life's journey be a constant reminder to live life with no regrets, to never let insignificant issues consume you, to find your life's purpose and always remain thoughtful and kindhearted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Homegoing Service on Saturday, February 27, 2021 for 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church, 6978 Martin Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. Reverend Lionel Husband, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to her two lovely sons education fund www.paypal.me/ChrisandJesseEDfund. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2021.

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Jermaine and Elayna Morris and Family

February 28, 2021

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

Olivet O’Connor and Family ♥

February 28, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wanda & Mark Lastrapes

February 27, 2021

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

Lynette Butler

February 27, 2021

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

Flora Brown

February 26, 2021

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

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

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Dorothy Thomas-Curtis

February 26, 2021

In loving memory of my beautiful niece Roshawn you will always have a place in my heart. “Love You Ro”

Joyce S Louden

February 26, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Roshawn will be truly missed. Keep the good memories of her in the forefront.

Ralph Wall

February 26, 2021

I was very saddened to see the news of Roshawn's passing. While we represented clients that were adverse to each other in the courtroom, she did not allow that opposition to prevent her from being warm, cooperative and tremendously professional. Her colleagues from the Louisiana Bar will miss her.

Denise Jackson

February 25, 2021

Shawn you’re truly going to be missed keeping your family and kids in my Prayers gone to soon ❤❤

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Memorial Events
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Feb

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church

6978 Martin Drive, New Orleans, LA

Feb

27

Service

11:00 a.m.

Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church

6978 Martin Drive, New Orleans, LA

Funeral services provided by:

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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