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Shirley Mae Ceasar

1934 - 2024

Shirley Mae Ceasar obituary, 1934-2024, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1934

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Shirley Ceasar Obituary

Shirley Mae Ceasar entered her earthly life on March 16, 1934, in New Orleans, LA. She was born to the union of Nolan Wise and Rosalie Green. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Joseph K. Ceasar on March 16, 1991. Shirley Mae Ceasar, 89, departed this life on January 2, 2024, in Hinesville, Georgia. She has proceeded in death by her loving husband, Joseph K. Casear; her parents, Nolan Wise, and Rosalie Green; her grandparents, Richard Green, and Mary Williams; her daughter, Rosalie Lecoq; her son, Daniel Parker III; three brothers, Nolan, Richard Sr., and George Wise; and her son-in-law, Caleb Carter. Shirley Mae Ceasar leaves to cherish a legacy with her daughters, Mary Herring and Shirley Carter; two brothers, Michael and William Green; one niece, Krystal Pierre; sixteen grandchildren, Nathaniel, Sabrina, Harvey (Sandy), Rosalind, and Eugene Noah; Richard Wise; Daniel IV (KeyShawn), Dewayne, Darnell (Demetria), and Calinda Parker; Tawanda Herring Crayton (Lerone), Patrice, Michael Jr. (Cheletia), and Emmanuel Herring (Danielle); Anita Byrd (Kim) and Robin Carter; 72 great-grandchildren and 51 great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend the Homecoming Celebration on Friday, January 12, 2024, for 10:00 a.m. at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (old location), 2515 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117. Pastor Johnell Thomas, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Providence Park Cemetery, 8200 Airline Hwy, Metairie, LA 70003. 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 Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2024.

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Angela Jackson

April 20, 2024

The Pettiford family sends our condolences to the family of Shirley Ceasar

Erica Banks

April 16, 2024

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

Demetrice Patterson Thomas

January 21, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Kat weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning Demetrice, Sandra Johnson's friend

Anita Isaac Harris

January 12, 2024

To Shirley and Mary
My sincere condolences to you all.
I pray God's strength for you all. Ms. Shirley was a very sweet and beautiful person. She will truly be missed by all that loved and knew her. May bless and keep you, Shirley, Mary, grand children, great and great great grandchildren. Much love, Anita I. Harris and Family

June M Wilson

January 12, 2024

To Mary Herring and family, you have my heart-felt condolences. For earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Love To All

Bernice Lee

January 12, 2024

Deepest sympathy goes to Mr and Mrs Michael Herring Jr.and the entire families of Sis. Shirley Ceasar. May the precious memories of Sis. Ceasars be of comfort to the family as the days lie ahead.

Joy& Alianza Clyne

January 11, 2024

May your light always shine with love as you rest in Jesus' arms.

Robin Brooks

January 11, 2024

May God continue to give you and your family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

Linda/L9

January 11, 2024

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

PHYLLIS TERRELL AND FAMILY

January 11, 2024

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

Patricia Brooks

January 11, 2024

Mary you have my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.l am praying for you and your family.God Bless.

Frances Ventress- FABC

January 11, 2024

Dear Ceasar Family and Friends, as you go through this tender season of your lives, remember, you do not walk alone; for The Lord is with you always. He loves you and will be your Strength, Comfort you, and cover you with His Peace. Surrender your hearts to Him and trust Him for your healing.
Your brothers and sisters in Christ,
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Restoration And Care Grief Ministry

Lorraine Badon

January 10, 2024

My prayers and condolences are with the family.

Rhea Joseph-Dokes

January 10, 2024

To: Mary and Michael Herring and Family,

Our sincerely condolences, prayers and love to you and your family. Mother is now resting in the Arms of Jesus, The Christ, and Perfectly Healed. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you. Love you.

Lower 9th Ward Senior Center Gospel Choir,
New Orleans Council on Aging Community Choir

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Visitation

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

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (Franklin Ave. Location)

2515 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA

Jan

12

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (Franklin Ave. Location)

2515 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA

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The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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