Dorothy Celeste Burnside Battiste
October 14, 2020
Dorothy Celeste Burnside Battiste departed this life on October 14, 2020 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Leroy Joseph Battiste; her parents, the late Joseph and Edna (Green) Burnside; and three sisters, the late Betty Carter, the late Anna Burnside, and the late Edna Mae Marshall. She leaves to cherish and reflect on her love and memory, her two children, Sabrina and Todd (Caryn) Battiste; two sisters, Antoinette Steward and Alice Burnside; her beloved grandchildren, Todd II, Paige and Dillon; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and the family dog Drake. Relatives and friends of the family, priest and parishioners of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church • 7300 Crowder Blvd., on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment: Lake Lawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum • 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories and condolences for the family.
Dorothy Celeste Burnside Battiste departed this life on October 14, 2020 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Leroy Joseph Battiste; her parents, the late Joseph and Edna (Green) Burnside; and three sisters, the... View Obituary & Service Information