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Yolanda Lewis

1956 - 2023

Yolanda Lewis obituary, 1956-2023, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1956

DIED

2023

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Yolanda Lewis Obituary

On November 16, 2023 the Lord sent an angel to escort Yolanda Marie Lewis home. Yolanda was born on September 23, 1956 to the late Curley Davis Lewis and Percy Lewis, Jr. She was educated in the Orleans Parish School System and was a faithful member of Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church. Yolanda was a devoted mother to Twaine Lewis (Deidra), loving grandmother to Chabray Scott and Jordan Lewis, great grandmother to Zaylen Dixon and D'mir Oliver. Yolanda is survived by 5 sisters, Barabara, Dedra, Doris, Faye and Ju'tunn Simmons, 7 brothers, George, Wardell, Percy, Gregory, Daniel, Raymond and Charles. Missing her physical absence will be Myesha Lewis, the daughter she never had along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Relatives, friends, Pastors, Officers and members of Mt. Ararat MBC, St. John IMBC and Abundant Life Tabernacle are all invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service at St. John IMBC at 2538 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA on Saturday, December 2, 2023, visitation at 9:00am Service at 10:00 AM; Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit www.pfsneworleans.com to Sign Guestbook and/or Order Flowers. 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 Times-Picayune from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2023.

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Rochelle Smith

December 8, 2023

I will always remember your smile and how you welcomed me into your with open arms. Ms Ro

Chrissy and Banana

December 2, 2023

My prayers and condolences to Yolanda Lewis family. She was always kind to all who knew her. She will surely be missed. Rest In Peace Queen.

Ed Ventress

November 30, 2023

Dear Family and Friends, we are saddened by your loss and we pray for your Strength, Comfort and Peace as you go through this tender season of your lives. Remember, because God loves you, He is always with you. Surrender your hearts to Him and trust Him for your healing.
Your brother and sister in love,
Ed and Frances Ventress

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St. John IMBC

2538 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA

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10:00 a.m.

St. John IMBC

2538 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA

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1449 N Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

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