DONIA FANNIE JOSEPH DEAN

Donia Fannie Joseph Dean entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 94. She was a native of Patterson, La and a resident of Marrero, LA. Donia was a graduate of Rosenwald High School in Marrero and a retired Hotel Hospitality and Housekeeping Supervisor.  She was a devoted member of Little Zion Baptist Church #3 of Marrero, where she served as an Usher and Church Mother. Beloved wife of the late William Dean, Sr. Loving mother of the late William Dean, Jr. Daughter of the late Willie Joseph and Dorothy Washington Simmons. Stepdaughter of the late Sylvester Simmons.  Sister of the late Marguerite (Samuel) Williams. Niece of Curtis Washington and the late Genevie Henderson, Joan Merritte, Isame Hawkins, Junius Washington, Jr., Clarence Washington, George Washington, Bernell and Harry Henderson. Aunt of Brenda Badger and the late Meredith Williams. Great aunt of Phyllis Washington, Byron Badger, Randy Lloyd, Rev. Bruce (Joyce E.) Williams, who is also her godson, Gabrielle Clayton, Cassandra Davis, and Elizabeth Williams. Cousin of Mollie Jones; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. The family gratefully acknowledges your prayers, words of comfort, telephone calls, visitations and concern shown by all in this difficult time in our lives. May God richly bless all and forever keep you in his loving care. Affectionate thanks to all relatives and friends and a heartfelt remembrance of a devoted and dedicated friend, Tomellar McPherson.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited to a Graveside Service at Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery, 9820 Nine Mile Point Rd. West Westwego, LA on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Norman Smith of Little Zion Baptist Church #3, officiating Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.    

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