Obituaries

Eva Marie Smith, born December 13, 1938 to Theodore and Lorena Encalade. She was the loving mother of Michael Sr (Melody) Smith, Don (Kerry) Smith, David (Tracy) Smith and Crystal (Patrick Sr) Smith. She was the proud grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 17, and great-great-grandmother of two. Beloved sister of Lena (Johnny) Encalade, Bernadine Watts, Carlton (Joycelyn) Encalade, Orelea Duncan, Linda Davis, and Leroy (Willie) Encalade. Dear friend of Willie Pearl Smith, Glenda Smith, Melvin Duncan and Edwin Little, who she referred to as one of her sons. Proceeded in death by her parents; brother, Warren Encalade, brother-in-laws; Jesse Watts and Elton Davis. Eva was native of New Orleans, LA and moved to Lake in the Hills, IL in 2000, where she live for over 20 years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Crystal Lake, IL . Family and friends were invited to attend a visitation and homegoing celebration on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Fischer Community Church in New Orleans, LA. Burial followed at Bethlehem Cemetery, Point a La Hache, LA. Reverend John Riley of St John Baptist Church (Ministry of Life) in Braithwaite, LA officiated.

Brenda S. Mason, affectionately known as Auntie, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the age of 60. A lifelong resident of Belle Chasse, she is preceded in death by her parents, Huey Lee Mason and Nora Quave Mason. She is the cherished sister of Galinda Kay Mason Hudson (Jerry), devoted aunt of Randy Mason (Brandy Hebert Mason) and great aunt of Hudsyn and Nora Mason. She is the loving Godmother of Jennifer Campagne and is survived by many family members and friends. She worked for several years in mortgage lending, most recently with Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company. Known for her selflessness, kind heart and infectious laugh, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Relatives and friends attended visitations on Thursday, February 13, 2020 and Friday, February 14, 2020, followed by a funeral service in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, LA. Interment was held at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

Geraldine Lewis Mansion entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Geraldine was a retired Health Care Worker of Belle Chasse State School. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Mansion, Jr. Loving mother of Sidney, Monica, Bruce, Byron, Laura, Greg, Timothy, and Don Mansion, and Trina Champion. Grandmother of the late Tylnn Mansion and Tyler Champion. Daughter of the late Samuel and Geneva Lewis. Sister of Lavern Green, Barbara Rosenburg, and the late Edwin, Joseph, and Samuel Lewis. Godmother of Wayne and Veranese Green; also survived by 30 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, seven great-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 Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches were invited to attend a visitation and homegoing celebration at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Westwego, LA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Pastor Woodrow Hayden officiated. Interment: Mc- Donogh Cemetery in Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.