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Nellie Mae Givens

May 17, 1939 — March 2, 2020

Nellie Mae Davis Givens, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 80.  She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Nellie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School.  Beloved wife of Charles Lee Givens. Loving mother of Shelia Givens, Andre Givens, Eric Givens, Troy Givens, Damian Givens, and the late Kerwin Givens.  Daughter of the late Charles W. Davis and Nazimova Ebright Davis. Granddaughter of the late Claudia Rucker.  Sister of the late Charles W. Davis, Norma Chapman, Marion Davis, and Mary Lee Shields. Nellie is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 8282 I-10 Service Rd. South New Orleans, LA on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Fred Luter, Sr., officiating  Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Lake Lawn Park Cemetery-New Orleans, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. 

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Visitation

Saturday, March 14, 2020

8:30 - 10:00 am (Central time)

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

8282 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70126

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Homegoing Celebration

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

8282 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70126

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