Nora A. Brumsey

Nora Brumsey, loving wife of Rev. Andrew Brumsey, Jr. and mother of 5 children passed away on Monday, April 1, 2020. Born in Brandon, MS on April 30, 1938. Nora was a graduate of L.B Landry High School in New Orleans in 1956. She received her Associates degree from Lakeview Community College. She retired from the VA Hospital in Dallas, TX in April 1995 after 24 years of civil service.
Nora married Andrew Brumsey, Jr on August 13, 1981. They were married for 29 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence E. Wright of Chicago, IL and Pearlie Crawford Kaywood of New Orleans, LA as well as John Taylor and Prince Kaywood, Sr. who helped raise her. Also preceded in death by her sisters, Louise Green, Visie Butler, Francine Boston and brother Bobby Taylor. Nora is survived by her husband, Andrew Brumsey, Jr., brothers, Prince Kaywood, Jr., Thomas (TJ) Taylor and John Taylor. Also survived by her children Lorie Coleman Dawkins of Harvey, LA, Michael Irving Coleman of Denton, TX, Glenn Edward Coleman of Dowell, MD, Herbert Leon Coleman, Ph.D of Round Rock, TX and Duane (Dino) Alan Coleman of Lindale, TX, goddaughter Nelda Hughes and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was the mother of 5; grandmother of 7; 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Nora was a member of Mt. Sinai CME Church where she served as the Pastor’s Wife with Rev. Andrew Brumsey, Jr. and as a member of the choir. Prior to her illness Nora was a member of the Charity Singers Gospel Group. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 1:00PM at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements.