Jessie Givens Washington

December 23, 2020

Jessie Givens Washington, a long-time resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, departed this life peacefully at Lafon Nursing Facility for her eternal home on December 23, 2020. She was born to the union of John and Evelyn Givens in Natchez, MS (Concordia Parish) on September 10, 1930. Jessie was a proud graduate of St. Francis High School in Natchez, MS. She was a devout Catholic and a life-long member of St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in New Orleans, LA, faithfully attending mass every Sunday until she became ill. She volunteered as part of the altar society ministry to maintain the garments worn by the priest and altar servers. She was employed by Hotel Dieu Hospital, now known as University Medical Center for 40 plus years in various positions, retiring as a relentless worker (Pharmacy Technician) never missing a scheduled work day. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Givens, loving husband, George Washington (not the president)!; son, Jerry Washington; 4 sisters, Rita Keener, Lillian Carr, Hattie Singleton and Lula M. Stewart and 1 brother, Herman Givens. Jessie leaves to cherish her precious memories her sons, Melvin Washington, Keith Washington (Rebekah) and daughter, Delores W. Brice (Willie); 10 grandchildren, Kendrick, Chandra, Frederick, Melvin Jr., Jayla, DeJuan, Jared, Keera, Chris and Master Cayden; 3 great-grandchildren, Tiarra Borowiak, Issac Segue and Brixton Washington; 2 sisters, Thelma McCrainey (Jake) of Chicago, IL, Doris Brown (Plevis) of Natchez, MS; 1 brother, Charles L. Givens of Marrero, LA; 2 sisters-in law, Mary Lockett of New Orleans, LA and Barbara Robinson (Herbert) of Houston, TX; very special niece, Betty (Lena) Butler and great nephew, Leon Butler Jr. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and devoted relatives and friends . Our family would like to thank and extend our gratitude for the excellent and attentive care our mother received from Mrs. Helen Robi, Ms. Leah Jones, Gail and Shannell Bolden, Lafon Nursing Facility and Notre Dame Hospice. Relatives and friends of the family, priest and parishioners of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St Gabriel of the Archangel Catholic Church, 4700 Pineda Street, on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Providence Memorial Park. 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. No Repast due to Covid-19 restrictions. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.