CONSTANCE WILLIAMS CARROLL

Constance Williams Carroll, her song was finally completed as Mother Carroll exhaled her last note on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was a native of Arkansas City, AR and resident of Avondale, LA. Constance was affectionately known as Connie and was accomplished pianist and organist. She was loved and respected in the music community for contributions as a musician, mentor and spiritual advisor to individuals and congregations across the metropolitan New Orleans area. Having received many accolades throughout her music career, becoming the 1^st Minister of Music at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and being honored as one of the pioneer musicians of Jefferson Parish at the 2019 Free Ministry Expectancy Conference, featuring Reverends Donnie McClurkin and Rance Allen, were the high points of her years of dedication and service.  She was a Deaconess at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member for over 60 years and was named the Mother of the Church. Beloved wife, of 65 years, to the late Dr. Joseph Carroll Sr.  Devoted mother of Jacqueline Jones (Ronald) Soulé, Regina Allen, Constance (Eddie) Fobb, Dionne Carroll (Don) Robinson, and Joseph (Crystal) Carroll Jr.  Grandmother of Tenaj, Ché, Semaj, Danielle, Nikata, Don Jr., Danté, Jasmine, Steven, Dondria,  Azaria and Taraneka.  Sister of Robert Nolden. Sister in law of Fannie McTier. Constance was also survived by 27 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, pastors, officers, and members of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and neighboring churches; community members of Bridge City, Avondale, and surrounding areas; employees of The Jeremiah Group, Jefferson Parish Public School System, and CalAmp-LoJack are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1419 Fourth St., Westwego, LA, on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Woodrow Hayden officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church.  Interment:  Restlawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum- Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St., Gretna,  LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.