Lillie 'Mae' Price Selvage

1946 - 2019

Lillie 'Mae' Price Selvage obituary, 1946-2019, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1946

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Lillie Selvage Obituary

Mrs. Lillie "Mae" Price Selvage passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. She was 72 years old. She was born on December 30, 1946 to the union of the late Rudolph Sr. and Carrie T. Price. She was the loving wife of Willie Selvage Sr. Beloved mother of Willie Jr. and Antonio (Seiana) Selvage. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Iriel, Mi'Kal, Tyreanne, Tyrese, Trevon, Raechelle and Kai; one great granddaughter Triniti, other relatives and devoted friends. Relatives and friends of the family, members of Second Zion Baptist Church No. 2 and James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, employees of Wilson Elementary School, Livingston Middle School, Structural Technology, Charity Hospital, Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans, Touro Hospital staff, Davita Dialysis, Star Plus Barber and Beauty Shop and graduates of Booker T. Washington High School c/o 1964 are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, April 20, 2019 for 11:00 a.m. at Second Zion Baptist Church No. 2, 3333 Third St. New Orleans, LA 70125. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Chrissell Rhone, officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, LA. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 17 to Apr. 20, 2019.
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Sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in prayer.

Virginia Wilson

April 19, 2019

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family for your great loss. Please know that others share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during this difficult time.

April 17, 2019

My deepest sympathies to you and family, Tillie. I pray that God strengthens you all at this sad and difficult time.

Mary Briggs

April 17, 2019

I am so sorry for your great loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help you in your time of sorrow (1pet 5:6,7)

April 17, 2019

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Second Zion Baptist Church No. 2

3333 Third St., New Orleans, LA

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20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Second Zion Baptist Church No. 2

3333 Third St., New Orleans, LA

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The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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