Joyce "Yellow" Livers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joyce “Yellow” Livers, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 93 in New Orleans. She was born on October 24, 1927 to Gladys and Charlie Smith. She was a vibrant and strong woman who loved life, her children, grandchildren, and sister and she was loved by many. She was a caring and giving person. She will always be number one. She worked for Catholic Charities as a Foster Grandparent for 25 years. She was a member of First Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by five children, Clifford McGraw, Montrelle (Errol) Farness, Burdette (Clarence) Fouchia, Irwin (Dee) Livers and Patricia (Michael Johnson) Livers; one sister, Beverly Caldwell; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and a host of cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Charlie Smith; a brother-in-law, Lee Caldwell; two sons, Leslie Lee Livers and Excell Livers. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, La 70125 on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all attendees are required to wear face masks and adhere to social distancing. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.