Bernadine Carter Smith

Bernadine “Deanie” Carter Smith departed this life at Marrero Health Care on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the age of 77.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.  Deanie, as she was affectionately called by family and friends was a retired custodian of East Jefferson Hospital and Howard Johnson Hotel. Loving mother of Michael Ralph (Shawna) Smith.  Daughter of the late William Carter and Lola Carter-Green.  Sister of Estelle C. McTier, Albert Carter, Phillip (Kerry) Green, Elliot (Nedra) Green, Livi (Linda) Carter, and the late William A. Carter and Jacqueline Simmons.  Sister-in-law of Bernette Carter, Leona Christoff, and the late Richard Simmons.  Former wife of the late Clarence Smith, Jr.  Bernadine is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Little Zion Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Marrero Health Care are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Little Zion Baptist Church, 433 Avondale Garden Rd. Avondale, LA on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00a.m. Pastor Damian Brown, officiating  Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Westwego, LA  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.