Octavia Keller Forbes

Octavia Keller Forbes entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 72 surrounded by her family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Tava, Sis, or Nanny as she was affectionately known by family and friends was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1968.

Devoted wife of 50 years to Willie Forbes, Jr. Beloved mother of Shontea Johnson (Gabriel), Sherita Forbes (Duma), and Willie Forbes, III. Grandmother of Deonte Ceasar (Jywin), Kierra Smith, Gabrielle Johnson, Quinton Johnson, Xavier Johnson, Sha’nya Meade, Alexis Hlangothi, and Zavien Settembrini-Forbes. Adopted grandmother of JayShawn, Jaymon, and Jaycen. Daughter of Lydia Keller and the late Joseph Keller. Sister and best friend of Deanna Cooks (Larry), David (Diane), Joseph E. (Olivia), Gerard, Freddie (Yvonne), and the late James Keller. Daughter in law of Augustine Forbes and the late Willie Forbes, Sr. Sister in law of Marva Keller, Janice Rousell, Deborah Hunter (David), Linda Smith (Eddie), Brenda Sumter, Larry (Gail), Alvin, Calvin, Donald (Anna Mae), Keith, and the late Ronald Forbes, Thomas Rousell, and Anthony Sumter, also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, Private Mass of Christian Burial for immediate family and invited guests will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd. Marrero, LA on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 10:00a.m.

Father Sidney Speaks, celebrant  

Visitation will be held from 8:00a.m. - 8:45a.m.; Recitation of Rosary 8:45a.m., followed by Tribute.  

Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA

Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service

                               230 Monroe St.

                               Gretna, LA

To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

The service will be live-streamed on St. Joseph the Worker ‘s website (www.Stjworker.church), Facebook (Saint Joseph The Worker Church-Marrero), and YouTube (St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Marrero).

IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.