Memorials
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Erma Jean Batiste (Williams)
1944-04-06 2023-10-12
Mrs. Erma Jean Williams Batiste was born April 6, 1944, in Clarks, LA to the late Mrs. Doris Towers and Mr. Clarence Williams. Erma was schooled in Port Arthur, TX and was a 1963 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. After high school, Erma became a healthcare provider for many years. In 1983 she started working for the Port Arthur Independent School District as a child nutrition specialist until 1995.
In 1965, Erma met the love of her life---Raymond Batiste---or as she affectionately called him “Bat” in Port Arthur, TX. They dated and then married on October 26, 1967. Unto this beautiful union, were 5 kids - Jarin, Michael (deceased), Roderick, Raymond Jr. and Angela.
Rosella Blue (Joseph)
1931-08-19 2009-09-13
Rosella Joseph Blue, along with her twin sister, was born on August 19, 1931, to the late Joe Joseph and Panina Lee Joseph in Opelousas (Plaisance), Louisiana. They were born 8th and 9th in a family of 10 children. Rosella departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2009, 10:15PM at Dubuis Hospital of Lake Charles LA.
Rosella accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Adam Jospeh at the Star Light Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for 45+ years, where she faithfully served in the Mission Circle #4, Women's Choir and Senior Choir.
Rosella married Sam Blue Jr and to this union were born four children. S...
Allen Hall, Sr.
1954-08-23 2021-09-25
Allen Lloyd Hall, Sr. (Pops to us) was born on August 23, 1954, in Beaumont, Texas, to the loving arms of James (PawPaw) and Lorena (MawMaw) Hall. From the start, he was a force to be reckoned with, and his journey through life was one filled with grit, heart, and a whole lot of elbow grease.
Allen was a proud graduate of Yates High School, and he didn’t stop there. He earned an associate's degree from Lee College and later, with a sense of pride that echoed in all of us, a bachelor's degree from Ashford University. This was no small feat, and we couldn't have been prouder of him.
From a young age, Allen discovered his passion for working with his hands. Whether...
Esther Ruth Thomas (Cassimere)
1928-05-02 2022-03-11An esteemed and passionate educator Esther Ruth Cassimere Thomas “Ruddie” transitioned on March 11, 2022 to her heavenly home. She was the last child of seven children born to Moses and Lelia Batiste Cassimere. Sister Esther Ruth Cassimere Thomas was a lifelong member of Mohorn Missionary Baptist Church. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Mohorn Baptist Church by Reverend Sam A. Crowder. She served as an active member in the following ministries: Sunday School for 34 years, Mission Department and Senior Choir for 45 plus years. She also willingly served as a Vacation Bible School Teacher. Sister Esther Thomas participated in the Seventh District As...
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