Gertrude Madison Obituary

A retired nurse's aide and a resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was 91 and a native of Chicago. Visiting at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 5262 Prescott Road, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, Nov. 17, from noon until service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Ronald T. Williams. Interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by daughters, Audrey (Clyde) Robvais, Millie (Roy) Roberts; son, Jerome (Sandra) Madison; 25 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchilden. Pre-ceded in death by her father, Nathan White Sr.; mother, Bessie Thompson White; sister, Rosa White; brother, Nathan White Jr.; three sons, Henry Bridges, Willie Hatfield, and Van Johnson Hatfield; daughter, Katherine Madison; aunt, Gertrude White; and uncle, Joseph White. Pallbearers will be Lamar Porter, Zoey Jones, Van Thompson, Charles C. Wilford, Sr., Deonta Decuir and Michael Goza. Honorary pallbearers are Deacons of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Baton Rouge; Deaconess of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Baton Rouge; and Girl Scout Troops of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Baton Rouge. She was a graduate of St. Paul Adult Learning Center and a community activist for the Eden Park community with special services given to the D.A.R.E. program and various outreach services.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 12 to Nov. 16, 2012.
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Ma-Ma I love u & will miss u so so much. U taught me everything u could. It's been a long time from 6 months until now. U went from my Ma-Ma to my Baby. U have touched so many ppl. I will never forget u & u will live on in our heart & memories. I love u my baby

Van Thompson

November 27, 2012

I met Ms. Gertrude at St. Claire's while visiting with my loved one. To know her was to love her. She was always such a diva. Each time I visited she would look me up and down and tell me "that's how I used to dress in my day". There were even a few times she would slip my shoe off before I realized and she would say to me "child this is gonna look good on me". I'm really going to miss those special moments. On behalf of Jestina Johnson her table buddy, we pray that you allow God to carry your burdens in this hour. Know that she loved and was extremely proud of her family. We will keep you in our prayers.

rochelle bell

November 18, 2012

You were a great and wonderful aunt. I will always remember you for all your help and strength you gave me when my mother was sick and did know what to do. You were always there for me with a kind words which gave me strength to go on. I love you.

Reginia Robinson

November 17, 2012

from your grandson,willie i will always love u until the end of time. you raise me since i was 2 year old. i never been to good at expression or showing feeling but u show me how to be a grown man n told me what i need to aee as a man and for that i will always cherish. love willie !!!

willie thompson

November 14, 2012

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