ZELLA PERRYMON LONGINO

Zella Porsha Perrymon Longino received her heavenly award peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a native of Pachuta, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of the Mississippi Public School System. A loving woman dedicated to family and friends with a heart of gold always sharing her wisdom and Christian values. A songbird in her church choir and an active member of the Mission Ministry, Beautification Ministry, Westside Senior Citizens until her health began to fail. Beloved wife of 58 years to Evangie “Van” Longino. Loving mother of Debra (Matthew) Scott and Fredrick (Shawonza) Longino of Dallas, TX. Grandmother of Devin J. Hollins and Joshua Longino. Daughter of the late Scott and Daisy Perrymon. Sister of Annette Flowers, of Detroit MI, and the late Carrie Harness, Maude Perrymon, and Willie Alfred Perrymon. Daughter in love of the late Houston Longino and Mollie Lewis Longino. Sister in love of Racheal Johnson, Shirley Smith, of Dallas, TX, Delores Sanders (Ernest), of Hazlehurst, MS., and the late Elizabeth Simmons, Armatheen Williams, Aslean Longino, Roxanne Perrymon, Joe, Fred, Jeff, Sherman, and David Longino, Curtis Simmons, Sr., James Smith, C.D. Wiliams, and Irby Flowers. Close friend of Gladys Boudouin, Gloria Carter, Vivian George, Gail Jones, and Anne Rovaris. Zella's many memories will be cherished by an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in one big happy family. Relatives and friends of the family also pastor, officers and members of St. Mary Baptist Church, Life Center Cathedral, Friendship West Baptist Church of Dallas, TX, Hosanna Fellowship, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at St. Mary Baptist Church 6223 Sixth Ave. Marrero, LA on Saturday, March 29,2025 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Edward Joseph, III Pastor officiating. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until service at the church. 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 davismortuaryservice.com.

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