Leona C. Walker
December 3, 2021
Leona C. Walker was born on October 16, 1978. She died peacefully in her sleep at home on December 3, 2021 at 12:31 a.m. and walked into the welcoming arms of our Lord God Almighty. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and graduated from Riverdale High School in the Class of 2001. She was a precious and very special child who taught all who had the pleasure to know her the values of love, compassion, understanding and enlightenment. Her presence in this world has made it a much better and more loving place. She is predeceased by her father, Ronald Lee Walker, and her maternal aunt, Gerardetta T. Johnson. She is survived by her mother, Arona Taylor Walker, her maternal aunt, Madonna T. Jett, her maternal great aunt, Dorothy D. Patterson, her paternal great aunt, Brenda T. Fortenberry, and a host of cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at D.W. Rhodes Chapel, 3933 Washington Ave on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Flowers are always appreciated but so are donations to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children at https://lovetotherescue.org/give. Arrangements by D.w. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.
Leona C. Walker was born on October 16, 1978. She died peacefully in her sleep at home on December 3, 2021 at 12:31 a.m. and walked into the welcoming arms of our Lord God Almighty. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and graduated from... View Obituary & Service Information