Yolanda Vanessa Maize passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, at Willis – Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. She was 48 years old and was a native of New Orleans, LA. Daughter of Doretta Hickman and the late Willie McGee. Mother of Kelvin, Kardell and Kayla Johnson and Kimberly Smith. Sister of Brenda Catchings, Irene Marshall, Diane Butler, Barbara King, Willie Hickman III (Yusmin), Ronald, Michael, and James Hickman (Deshanna). Devoted partner to Warren Redding. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family, employees of Take 5 Oil Change, Harrah's Four-Season Hotel, Times Picayune and Nord Recreation are all invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Gentilly Baptist Church 5141 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA. The visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the service will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Due to COVID – 19, it is recommended that everyone in attendance wear a facemask or other proper facial covering.
Funeral planning entrusted to ROBINSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 9611 LA – 23, BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037 (504) 208 – 2119.
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