Karen Eatmon Wyre

Karen Eatmon Wyre affectionately known as “Cookie” entered into eternal rest on March 17, 2020. Ms. Karen was born and raised in the uptown area of New Orleans. Ms. Karen moved to Kenner, La in 1975 to raise her son. Karen Eatmon was born on June 6, 1948 to the late Grace Eatmon Baptiste of Houston, Texas and Edward Jones. She was baptized at an early age by Reverend Lawrence E Landrum on May 13, 1956 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in New Orleans. She was an active member of the Daughters’ of Ebenezer and youth business. Ms. Karen was an active member of New Mount Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Frederick Matthews until her death. Ms. Karen was educated in the New Orleans school system and was a proud graduate of Edgar P Harney Elementary, Carter G. Woodson Junior High School and Booker T Washington Senior High School, Class of 1966. She worked at Sears and Roebuck, Shell Oil Company as a geophysics clerk for over 10 years and Dillard’s Department Store in sales for over 15 years until her death. Ms. Karen was a loving and giving person who enjoyed spending time shopping, The Treasure Chest Casino and family gatherings. Ms. Karen was united in matrimony to Ronald Wyre in 1974. To this union came her proudest accomplishment her one and only son, Christopher Keith Wyre. She leaves to cherish many precious memories and loved ones including her son Christopher Wyre (wife Tamara Jackson Wyre), grandchildren: Tatum Christina Wyre and Christopher Jackson Wyre). She is also survived by her sister Helen Clinton of Los Angeles, CA; nieces, Lori Warner, Cherie Clinton and Twinette Robinson; nephews, David Galloway, Chester Barbain, Anthony Robinson and Jerry Robinson; goddaughter, Shantel Joseph and host of family members and friends. Ms. Karen was preceded in death by her sisters, Estelle B Galloway, Doretha Ruffin Baptiste and Elizabeth Barbain; and brothers, Warren Baptiste, Anthony Charles “AC” Baptiste and Johnny Taylor. Due to COVID-19, The Funeral Service is private. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Facebook page for live stream service.