Erma Gean Hutson Jones

On Monday. May 4, 2020 at the age of 68, the good Lord decided it was time for Erma to come to her eternal home. Erma was born on February 19, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida, lived in upstate New York, but always called New Orleans home. Erma was the beloved daughter born to Delois M Rainey and Eugene Davis. Erma was the loving mother of the late Robert Lee Hutson, Beatrice Hutson Belisle, Regina Plain, and Arona Michelle Jones. She was a doting and wonderful grandmother to Joshua Rainey Plain, Robert Lee (Alicia) Stewart, Jade Nicole Plain, Bijon Annice Belisle, Micheal Lawrence Jones, Jason Michael Plain, Jamal Hardester, Kennedy Jaelyn Jones, and great grandmother to Arahya Alice Stewart. Erma received an Associate Degree in Clerical Instruction from Delgado Community College. She held several positions in the retail industry to include McKenzie Bakeries, Marriott Hotel, Delchamps, Winn Dixie, Sam’s Wholesale, Family Dollar, Uber, and Lyft. Erma was an avid New Orleans Saints fan and loved watching the games. Her warm heart, infectious personality, and her willingness to give will be etched in our memories forever. She loved family gatherings and was always first to arrive with her famous gumbo, chicken salad, potato salad, and other favorite dishes. Erma will be remembered by her family as a loving daughter, mother, and the most giving and selfless “Maw Maw.” Her grandchildren were highly blessed to have her. Erma is preceded in death by father Eugene Davis, her son Robert Lee Hutson, and stepfather Louis (Carolyn) L Rainey, Jr. She is survived by her mother Delois M. Rainey, her sisters Lynette (Shawn) Wallace, Cynthia Baker, Leslie (Elvin) Rainey Green, Cheryl (Jaurell) Rainey Aisola, Cherlyn Luna and her brother Louis (Tracee) Rainey III. She will be dearly missed by her devoted best friend Mrs. Janice Jones. Erma will forever be cherished by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and co-workers. A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Following the memorial, there will be a drive by balloon release at 10:00 am in front of Erma’s home at 3317 Annette Street. Please enter from Humanity Street making a right turn onto Annette Street. Balloons will be provided until supplies last. Please remember to practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association in the honor of Erma Gean Hutson Jones. Arrangements by DW Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA;