THELMA S. BATISTE

Thelma “Thadada” Batiste entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Thelma was a 1973 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and attended SUNO.  She was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Thelma was a dedicated employee of West Jefferson Medical Center (LCMC) for 32 years.  Thadada, as she was affectionately known, will be remembered for her cooking, hosting family and holiday gatherings, as well as for her caring, compassionate, and giving spirit. Devoted mother of Edwin John (Racquel) Batiste, Jr. and Dr. LaKeasha Rene’ Batiste Hamburg. Loving grandmother of Edwin “Papooh”, Corinne, Mia, Evan, and Olivia.  Daughter of the late Will Sawyer and Emelder Evans-Sawyer. Sister of the late Mary S. (Frank) Williams, Willie Mae (Arthur) Simmons, Diane Sawyer, Deborah (Robert) Hadley, and Jacqueline “Jackie” Sawyer.  Sister-in-law of Frank Williams. Aunt of Gaynell (Bobby) Williams, Jeanetta (Freddie) Anderson, Tonya “Toni” (Jerome) Jarrow, Catrena and Antoinette Hadley, Lorenza, Lindsey, Steven, and Timothy Simmons, and the late Tamea L. Hadley.  Great aunt of Blair Harges; also survived by a host of aunts, cousins, other relatives, co-workers and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Westlawn Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Avenue Gretna, LA on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Woodrow Hayden, officiating  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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