1954
2019
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
LaVern M. Shellmire of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on July 12, at Clarity Hospice at age 65 in the presence of family. She was born March 1, 1954, in New Orleans, LA to the union of Mrs. Louise Stevens and the late Mr. Theodore Morris. Mrs. Shellmire attended Booker T. Washington Senior High School in New Orleans, LA. She went on to use her talents and worked as a Chef at the Marriott of New Orleans for over 30 years. She transferred to the Marriott of Baton Rouge due to relocating her family after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Mrs. LaVern Shellmire leaves to cherish her memory with her loving husband, Mr. Frank Shellmire, Sr.; mother, Mrs. Louise Steven; brothers, Pastor Rufus Robinson and wife Trudy, and Glen Vicks and wife Monique; sister, Lisa Vicks; only daughter April Zeigler and husband, Joseph; 3 sons Frank Shellmire, Jr. and wife Regina, Cyril Shellmire, Sr. and wife, Cedra, and Damien Shellmire, Sr. and wife, Kimberly; her Best friend, Mrs. Laverne Harris of many years; 22 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 10:00 am until services at 12:00 pm.
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You are Remembered this week marking 2 years since going to be with our God! Continue to Rest in Heaven Mother in Law! You will always be remembered in Our Life and Hearts.
Cedra Day-Shellmire
July 15, 2021
Frank Sr,, Frank Jr, Cyril, April, Damon & Family. Our prayers & Peace be with the family. Miriam Dejan-Jett ,Donald & Family. Sacramento,Ca./ ew Orleans, La
July 24, 2019
We had great time at the Marriott and outside of the hotel . To the family stay strong God has you
Eloise Speight
July 21, 2019
I remember LaVern and Frank during our years at Booker T Washington Sr. High School. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May Allah be pleased with her.
Sandra Muhammad
July 21, 2019
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