Earline Joseph Smallwood departed this life peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Passage Hospice in New Orleans, La. She was 71 years old. She was born in St. James, La., on October 6, 1948.
She was educated in St. James, La., at Magnolia High School in 1963. She retired from Shoneys Inn Hotel as a manager.
Beloved mother of Reverend Nathan Denis (Candy) and Racheail Hubert (Glenn). Grandmother of Lorenzo (Sharaja), Christopher (Rhonda) Gerald, Johnathan (Lakendra), Jerome (Brianque), Chris (Brandi), Nathan Jr., (Kristi), and Joshua (Airael). Deceased also survived by 19 great – grandchildren.
Sister of Paul Wilbert Joseph (Marie), Walter Joseph (Sylvia), Rose Miller, and Ether Fisher. Sister in laws, Gladys Joseph, and Sarah Joseph. She was preceded in death by her parents, Welmon and Victoria Joseph, Step Mother Nylie Joseph, brothers Alvin, Welmon Jr. Octave, Gistarve Sr., Herbert and Rev. Edward Joseph. 1 sister Octavia and divorced Spouse Valriece Smallwood. Devoted friend of Wade Hawkins and Carol Jones. Deceased also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at St. Rock Baptist Church located at 2300 Rochelle Avenue Harvey, La 70058., at 10A.M. The limited visitation will begin at 9A.M. Pastor Leonard Franklin host pastor and Reverend Nathan Denis will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Luke Cemetery, Moonshine, La.
Everyone in attendance MUST wear a face mask or other proper face covering and practice social distancing.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to ROBINSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 9611 HWY. 23 BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037 (504) 208 – 2119.
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