Bernadette Burras Byrd

BERNADETTE (NANNY) BURRAS BYRD Bernadette was called home from labor to rest by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ April 10, 2023 at her home in Marrero, LA. Bernadette was born November 6, 1954 to the parentage of George Burras, Sr. and Astoria Small. She was married to Amos Byrd of Hermanville, Mississippi. Bernadette was proceeded in death by her parents; Astoria Small and George Burras, Jr., sisters Artemese Burras and Geraldine Burras Gooseberry, brothers Willie A. Small, Warren, George, Edward, and Phil Burras. Paternal grandparents Emma Burras and George Burras, Jr. Maternal grandparents Sylvester and Augustine Harrison Roussell, mother-in law Easter Bell Myles Byrd Elmore, father-in law Wille Byrd. Aunts, Melvina, Dorothy, Annie Shirley, and Mary Roussell, Rose Thomas and Verna Davis. Uncles: Percy, Willie, Sylvester, Jr., August, Elton, Lloyd, Raymond, Marvin and Ronald Roussell. She was a member of Hope of Glory Church, 1409 Romain St. Gretna La; under the leader of Apostle Ron Walker, and served as a greeter during her tenure. Bernadette was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School. She was employed many years at the Westbank Christian Center, in the area of education. Her love for the children and her strong belief in a strong educational foundation at an early age; lead her to establish the Home Away From Home Nursery and Pre-School Center. The children she taught were successful in completing high school receiving scholarships and going on to college and graduating with honors. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Amos Byrd; her son, Latroy Rydell (Donnyel) Burras; grandchildren Kala and Kaleb Burras, all of LaVeen, AZ. God daughter, Skylar Johnson, Sisters: Gloria Small, Jacqueline and Cheryl Ann Burras, Debra Small, Brenda Gayten. Brothers: Terry Small, Elmo, Ernest (Gail), James (Karen), Percy, Morris, and William (Irene) Burras. Stepchildren: Katherine, Nelon, Delois, Shequita, and Linda Byrd, Rayna McNellon, and Cynthia Woods. Aunts: Augustine Hines of Marrero, La. and Audrey Vaughan of Queens, NY. Uncle Albert Roussell. Sisters-in-Law: Gail Burras, Karen Burras, Josie Cooper, Doris Byrd, Susana Byrd, and Angie Byrd. Brothers-in Law: Isaiah and Aaron Byrd. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services for Bernadette Byrd on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Evening Star B.C., 817 Grefer Ave. Harvey, LA 70058 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am Internment: Evening Star BC Cemetery, Harvey, LA. 70058 Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.