Elsie MarieTaylor Deal

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have Everlasting Life. John 3:16

Elsie Marie Taylor Deal (known as GeGe and T-Gee) transcended to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born on October 24, 1948, to the late Leo A. Taylor, Sr., and Elsie M. Prout Taylor Nelson. Also, daughter of the late Reverend Isreal G. Nelson. She was a native of Boothville, LA. And a resident of Amite, LA. Elsie Marie Taylor was united in holy matrimony to the late Clinton Lee Deal, Sr. on August 19, 1967. To this union 4 children were born Shantel Gardner (the late Avery, Sr.), Donna Smothers Jones (Paul), Donnie M. Deal (the late Conchita), Clinton L. Deal, Jr. (Tiffania).

Elsie was the sister of Beverly Williams (Prosper, Sr.), Leo A. Taylor, Jr. (Myra), Angela Baksh (Mohammed) and Deanna Smith. She was the sister-in-law of Gloria Iles (the late James), Shirley Snowden (Sylvester), Bertha Brazier (Lewis), Patsy Gibson, Jeanette Davis, Carolyn Jones, Juila King (Tony) and the late Richard, Sr., and Sam Deal, Jr. Daughter-in-law of the late Voila and Sam Deal, Sr.

She was the grandmother of Theametria, Theodore Smothers, Avery Gardner, Jr. (Kadie), DeAndre and DaeShawn Deal, Jade Ragas, Camry and Camhyria Deal and Cambre and Cambrian Washington. Great grandmother of Jayce, Jai'ley Jones, Ariella Gardner, Iris and Semaj Deal, Jamoree and Jamya Ragas. Godmother of Narlene Davis. Devoted Friend of Florence Prout, Alma and Fred Davis Sr., Lavern Jones, Joyce Toulouse, Lavern Randell and many other beloved friends.

Elsie was baptized in 1961 by the late John Taylor at Mount Olive Baptist Church of Boothville, LA. She was a member of Zion Hill Christian Church of Boothville, LA where she served as a choir member before Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She was a member of Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church of Arcola where she was an active choir member and missionary until her illness. Elsie was the owner of House of Beauty where she was a beautician. She also was a bus driver for Plaquemines Parish and Tangipahoa Parish School Board.

Elsie was a truly a woman of God. Her favorite scripture was John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Her favorite hymn was: Because He Lives.
                      
Elsie had a heart of gold, she fed and cared for anyone in need. She loved driving the bus, her students, her teams, and her band. Most of all her grandkids and family meant the world to her.
She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories her beloved children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, one aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. She also leaves her bus driver family to cherish the many fond memories they have made over the years.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Clinton L. Deal, Sr., parents, grandparents, mother and father in-law, granddaughters, Ariana Gardner, Camorr Deal, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, 2 brothers-in-law, and 2 sisters-in-law.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life service on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church located at 15650 LA-10 Roseland, Louisiana, 70456. the visitation will begin at 10 a.m., and the service will begin at 12 noon. Pastor John Smith officiating and interment will follow at Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will also receive guest for a visitation on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 La - 23, Belle Chasse, La 70037 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home (504) 208 - 2119.

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