Elveria "Vera" Red

Elveria Vera Red went to her eternal home on Saturday August 14, 2010 she was a graduate of McDonogh # 35, class of 1936. Beloved wife of Clarence J. Red, Sr. for 71 years. Mother of Dr. Clarence J. (Una) Red, Jr. of Joliet, Il., and Beverly Smith. Grandmother of Alexandria Red of Seattle, Wa., Dr. Clarence J. (Linzette) Red , III of Joliet, Il, and Felicia Smith of Houston, Tx. Daughter of the late Rev. Melvin and Loretta Harris. Sister of Clarence (Theresa) Harris, Shirley Barnes of San Francisco, Ca., and Celestine Walker, also survived by 5 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age: 92 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Algiers, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Amozion Baptist Church, and priest and parishioners of All Saints Catholic Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Amozion Baptist Church 907 Deslonde St. New Orleans, La. on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Charles Mack officiating Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: McDonoghville Cemetery-Gretna, La. Arrangement by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com