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Nora Marie Blake

December 8, 1950 — August 30, 2019

Nora Marie Blake passed away on August 30, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters Tanya Forest (Aaron) of Harvey, LA; Sharnique Armwood (Leon) of Crowley TX, Claudette Lombard (Tyson) of Arlington TX. Eight grandchild Paulette Blazio (Kenneth), Danaia Elliott, Jemaica Bennett (Tyrone), Shaiequad Elliott (Daejahnea), Dajee Smith, Dajhon Elliott-Stevens, Kenyi Foster, Dajah Williams and Tykia Lombard; six great grandchildren and four god children; eleven sisters and three brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Gertha M. Blake and father Albert Blake and Joseph Davis; and three brothers Albert Blake, London Blake, and Joseph Davis Jr.
Nora was born on December 8, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, the second born of her siblings. She matriculated through New York Public School System, graduating from Springfield Gardens High School in 1969. She attended New York University for accounting. Nora lived a happy and full-filled life which allowed her to live in New York, Louisiana, and Texas. She enjoyed travelling which allowed her to visit Alaska, Africa, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Mexico. Nora was a caring and devoted mother to her three beautiful daughters Tanya, Sharnique and Claudette. She imparted values into her “girls” such as Integrity, perseverance and the ability to strive for the best in everything that they do. Nora touched the lives of everyone she met and shared everything she had with anyone she would come in contact with. Nora had an affectionate smile and a willing heart. In 1995 Nora relocated to New Orleans and accepted Christ as her Lord and savior at St. Johns Baptist Church, she later joined Household of Faith Family Worship Church under the direction of Pastor Antoine Barriere. She relocated to New Iberia, Louisiana and joined Good Samaritan Church of God in Christ, under the direction of Pastor Douglas Berry. Nora was employed by Housing Urban Development for 32 years as a Financial Analysts. After retirement she sought to spending time with her family. “The time has come for me to lay down my sword, and take off my dancing shoes. I have finished my course, I fought a courageous battle, and now, I must go. I know it can be difficult to say goodbye, but I ask you to remember that I love you all and to hold on to God’s unchanging hands until we meet again.”
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited the Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1 PM. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until service time. Interment will be private. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com
“I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8
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