Barbara Ann Elder departed this life on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 5:00a.m. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, La., until Hurricane Katrina relocated her to Philadelphia, Pa. for 3 years, she later returned back to her home in New Orleans. Loving daughter of the late Webster Mae Elder and Charles Kerry. Sister of Bishop Sean Terrance Elder, Sr., Pastor of Mount Hermon Baptist Church of Avondale, La. Sister-in-law of Elder Gretehen Irvin-Elder. Godmother of Laurel Lynn Brashears, and Sean Terrance Elder, II. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Age: 50 years a native of New Orleans, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of New Hope Baptist Church, Mount Hermon Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 Lasalle St., New Orleans, La. on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Pastor John C. Raphael, Jr.-officiating Viewing of remains from 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m. ONLY Interment: Green Street Cemetery-New Orleans, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com