Evelyn Felista Croff Wade

Evelyn Felista Croff Wade, a Licensed Missionary, former educator,an avid traveler, known locally, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 59 years old. She was the daughter of the late Juanita Croff and the wife of Robert Lee Wade. She is also survived by her dear sister and closest confidant and friend, Dr. Linda Croff-Poole and first cousin (brother), Dr. Samuel Croff, Jr. She is also survived by her goddaughter, Aishah Muhammed. Following her birth in St. Louis, Missouri, Evelyn moved to Crenshaw, MS and later moved to Peoria, IL, at 8 years old, where she later graduated from Manuel High School in 1978. After her high school graduation, Evelyn moved to New Orleans to attend Dillard University on an academic scholarship and pledged the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She graduated with a B.A. in History Education in 1982. After graduating, she spent three years in Houma, LA where she worked for the Houma Job Corps and one year in Houston, TX. In 1985, she made New Orleans her permanent home. She taught in the Jefferson Parish School System for 32 years until her retirement in 2016.Evelyn loved God and received Jesus Christ at an early age at Rose Chapel Church of God in Christ in Crenshaw, MS. Her life was in service to others. She was ordained in and served as a Licensed Missionary in the Church of God in Christ where she traveled to El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti and Africa. She was a compassionate, loving and giving young woman whohad a special place in her heart for children and often took them on summer road trips as she drove across the United States. Evelyn loved to travel and attend social gatherings, as her zest for knowledge never ceased. Evelyn was a member of Jesusis Lord Evangelistic Ministries, under the leadership of Elder Donald C. Williams. The familywould like to express their deep appreciation to everyone involved in the care of Evelyn and all of the providers at Ochsner Health System and Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Jesus is Lord Evangelistic Ministries, Full Gospel, St. Paul Church of God in Christ, and all neighboring churches; former coworkers, parents, and students of Joshua Butler Elementary School, Livaudais Middle School, Grace King High School, John Ehret High School and employees of the New Orleans Job Corps are invited to attend a viewing at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 6-8pm. Homegoing Celebration will be held at Thompson Temple Church of God in Christ, 1515 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Elder Donald C. Williams, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m until service time at the above named church. Final viewing will be held at Cooley’s Mortuary, Inc., 327 Panola Avenue, Batesville, MS 38606 on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:00p.m.  Interment: Longtown Memorial Cemetery, Longtown, MS. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com