Shayla Rochelle Edwards entered into eternal rest at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was a 28 year old native; a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a former teacher at Baton Rouge College Preparatory School. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private service will be held at Jericho International Ministries conducted by Bishop Michael Smith on Friday, January 15, 2021; entombment at Roselawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her mother, Cynthia Edwards; fiance', Lionel LeDuff; and their son, Yasir Rey LeDuff; siblings, Carlton Mack (Taryla), Renese Brooks (Charlie), Renard Coleman and Renell Coleman; Godmother, Saundra Landry; a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Miller & Daughter Mortuary.
Published in The Advocate from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2021.