Whitley Nia Hornes

Whitley Nia Hornes departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at her home in New Orleans, La.  She was 30 years old and was a native of Sunrise, La.  She was born on August 17, 1989 in Gretna, La. to Mary Edna Jones and Ellis Hornes Sr. 

She is survived by her beloved daughter Yazzmine Nyael Hornes, fiancé Dewitt Harrel, sisters Mia J. Vigne, Rolita R. Vigne, brothers Davie L. Jones, Jamal Carmouch, Christopher L. Hornes, Hershel Hornes, and Ellis Hornes Jr. 

She is preceded in death by her loving mother Mary Edna Jones and beloved father Ellis Hornes Sr., grandparents Naomi and Lenet Jones, and her aunt Patricia Cumming. 

Whitley worked at TLC Lien Company for many years, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Her true passion was her daughter Yazzmine, and traveling. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 HWY. 23 Belle Chasse La., 70037, at 10A.M.  The limited visitation will begin at 8:30A.M.  Minister Jordan L. Robinson Sr. will officiate.  Interment will follow at Tropical Bend Cemetery in Empire, La. 

Funeral planning entrusted to ROBINSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 9611 HWY. 23 Belle Chasse, La. (504) 208 – 2119 

Due to COVID – 19, everyone in attendance MUST wear a mask or other proper facial covering and practice social distancing. 

Whitley, we love you and life will never be the same without you.  You will continue to live in our hearts for eternity. 

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