Bobbie Nell McDonald Williams

Bobbie Nell McDonald Williams, affectionately known by many names such as Barbara Nell, Aunt Barbara, Possum, Nell, Home Girl, Hunnie Bunnie, Chugalug and Barbara Beasley, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her home.

Bobby Nell Williams was born at home in Rose Hill, Mississippi, on January 28, 1939 to the late Mittie Beatrice Ryans and Odisie McDonald. She later moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, and eventually settled in Harvey, Louisiana, Bobby Nell accepted Jesus and was baptized at a young age, holding onto her faith throughout her life.

Her favorite scripture, Psalms 23, brought her comfort, and we also wish to honor her with 2 Timothy 4:7: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

She spent her career caring for children at Wiggins Day Care Center in Hollygrove, where her love for the little ones left a lasting impact. Known for her generosity, she was always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear, she asked lots of questions and gave many answers. Her warmth and kindness made her a beloved friend to many. She had a passion for fishing, baking cakes and delicious sweet potato pies, and was also a skilled hairdresser and homemaker. After moving to Harvey, she became a cherished member of Israel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Johnny McKinnies Sr., singing in the choir and later serving as a deaconess, until her health no longer allowed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mittie Beatrice Ryans and Odisie McDonald; her sisters, Georgia Wheeler and Kywanda Butcher; sister-in-law, Margie Pickens; brother-in-law, Raymond Williams; grandson, Jamal Stewart; brother, Mose Butcher Jr.; her second father, Mose William Butcher Sr. (paw); and her grandparents, Spurgeon Ryans, Georgia L. Ryans, Anthony McDonald and Zelma McDonald.

She leaves to cherish her memory her five children: Andrew (Lorina) Williams, James (Eva Rose) Williams, Patrick (Deidra) Williams, Patricia (Donald) Williams, and Kevin (Michelle) Williams.
One sister Linda Myles and one Brother Alvin Butcher.

She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, her bonus daughter Kimberly Jemison, her Godchildren Alvin Butcher, Melissa Roberson, Bernice Tolbert, Shannon Wright, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Acknowledgments:
The family of Bobby Nell Williams wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude for the love and support shown to us during this time. Your kind words, prayers, cards, gifts, calls, texts, and visits have been a source of comfort. A special thank you to Serenity Hospice Care for their compassionate care.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life service which will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Israel Baptist Church located at 1612 Esther St Harvey, La 70058. The visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the service will begin at 10 a.m. Pastor Darryl McKinnies is the officiating and Minister Donald Williams will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery in Metairie, La.

Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 La - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 208 - 2119.

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