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Mabel Brooks "Mae Bell" Evans, departed this life on Sunday, November 18, 2012, 10:59 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA following a brief illness. She was a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was born February 27, 1931 to Alonzo Brooks and Hattie Brown Brooks of Lakeland, LA. She was the wife of the late Leo Joseph Evans, Sr. She was preceded in death by her son, Frank Evans and granddaughter, Dee Wells. She leaves to cherish her memory longtime companion, Roland Melancon; 2 daughters, Anna Nelson Mingo (Abraham) and Lillian Evans; 1 son, Leo J. Evans, Jr. (Bonnie); 4 grandchildren, Inealroe Carter, Mark Nelson (Petra), Christopher Mingo, Courtney Evans; 2 sisters, Ellen Singleton and Evelyn Alexander; 2 brothers, Norbert Simmons and Alonzo Brooks, Jr. and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her Home Going Celebration will be held, Monday, November 26, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Fifth African Baptist Church, 3419 South Robertson, St., NOLA. Officiant: Pastor Dale Sanders. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. A special thank-you to those entrusted with her care, Dr. Amit Patel, Cardiovascular Institute, Audubon Home Health and OLOL MSCC Staff. Your kindness shall never be forgotten. Services entrusted to the caring staff of Professional Funeral Services, Inc. "Divine, A New Dimension of Service." 1620 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117.
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Our,s hearts are broken, but we know God has taken an angel home. Aunt Mae will alway,s be in ours hearts. May God watch over you all. Your family. Shirley, Paul, Darlene, Sharlene, and Clarence.
Paul Williams
December 22, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Richardson
December 3, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Catherine Ketchens
December 3, 2012
To Anna, Lucy and Family:
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of you mom. She was a wonderful lady and was blessed with beauty, grace and humor. I will always remember her that way. May God continue to bless and keep you guys always.
David and Willie (Robillard) Wright
Willie Wright
November 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Etachel Brown
November 30, 2012
To Anna and Family.I could not be there in person But my heart wil be there with you.May God continue to strengthen you in your time of sorrow.I'm just a phone call away.From the Noel Family.
Harriet Noel
November 27, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Melvin & Harriet Noel Peters
November 27, 2012
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May you find some comfort in knowing that thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. The Noel Family is thinking of you.
Marietta Noel
November 26, 2012
During this time of sorrow may you be comforted by Gods promise that he is near to those that are broken at heart. And those crushed in spirit he saves. (Ps 34: 18) May the thought of seeing your loved one again bring you peace. Acts24:15
November 26, 2012
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