She was born in New Orleans, LA on April 6, 1946 to Thomas and Edith Collins.
She retired as a nurse from Charity Hospital and served as the Pastor of Haven of Open Arms Ministry.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: James Lewis Jr., Dionne Sylvester (Kevin Sr.), Raquel Bridges (Kevin Jr.) and Lazette Blackburn; and stepchildren Quinetta, LaRhonda, LaTanya, LaKeisha and Darren.
Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 6 sisters, 4 brothers and a host of other relatives & friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Calvin Bridges, parents, in-laws Alcide & Katherine Bridges, daughter Donna, stepdaughter Michelle, great-grandson Keenan, twin brother Harold and sisters: Jacquelyn & Janice Collins.
There will be a Private Service on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 for 9:30 a.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126, with live streaming at https://www.anewtraditionbegins.com/ Bishop Robert Collins and Bishop Rhonda Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park, NOLA.. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com Linear B. Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd – Owners. (504) 282-0600.
Published by The Times-Picayune from May 18 to May 19, 2020.
She was born in New Orleans, LA on April 6, 1946 to Thomas and Edith Collins.
She retired as a nurse from Charity Hospital and served as the Pastor of Haven of Open Arms Ministry.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: James Lewis Jr., Dionne Sylvester (Kevin Sr.), Raquel Bridges (Kevin Jr.) and Lazette Blackburn; and stepchildren Quinetta, LaRhonda, LaTanya, LaKeisha and Darren.
Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 6 sisters, 4 brothers and a host of other relatives & friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Calvin Bridges, parents, in-laws Alcide & Katherine Bridges, daughter Donna, stepdaughter Michelle, great-grandson Keenan, twin brother Harold and sisters: Jacquelyn & Janice Collins.
There will be a Private Service on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 for 9:30 a.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126, with live streaming at https://www.anewtraditionbegins.com/ Bishop Robert Collins and Bishop Rhonda Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park, NOLA.. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com Linear B. Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd – Owners. (504) 282-0600.
Published by The Times-Picayune from May 18 to May 19, 2020.
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