Dorothy Howard Batiste

Dorothy “Penny” Howard Batiste, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving children and family on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 87. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Nelson Batiste, Sr., Loving mother of Anthony Wayne Batiste, Burdette (Harry) Johnson, Clyde (Trena) Batiste, Candy Lemieux (Steven), Rashonda (James Jr.) Champagne, and the late Nelson Farley Batiste, Jr., and Theron (Shena) Batiste. Stepmother of Yvonne (Ray) Breaux, Gwendolyn (Kenneth) Harrison, and Fannie Mae (Leroy) Nicholas of Reserve, LA. Daughter of the late Ernest Howard, Sr. and Nettie Lewis Howard. Sister of the late Percy Howard, Oregan Howard, Ernest Howard, Jr., and Ruth Harris; she was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Second Highway Baptist Church, Beechgrove Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Tulane Lakeside Hospital, Jefferson Parish Streets Dept., and Hyatt Centric are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Second Highway Baptist Church, 1533 Haydel Dr. Marrero, LA on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Joseph Johnson, Jr., host pastor; Pastor Corey Batiste, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Highway Baptist Church Cemetery (Magnolia Heights)-Vacherie, LA  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.