Nana as she was affectionately known, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid reader. She read countless books throughout her life. She enjoyed cross-stitching creating beautiful works of art that her family and friends treasured. Edna had a deep affection for feeding the ducks and geese in her backyard. She was extremely proud of her garden. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her best and loved her most.
Edna went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 96. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will forever remain with us in our memories and hearts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Leroy Lear; parents and siblings, Ernest Bramlett, Josie Park, Fornie Bramlett, Lilla Mae Scott, Teddy Bramlett, Howard Bramlett, David Bramlett, W.R. Bramlett, Richard Bramlett, Roberta Bramlett and Ruth Wilson.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Alan Leroy Lear and wife, Debbie of Bossier City, LA and Phillip Wayne Lear of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Sarah Lear Haynes (Chris Owens) of Huffman, TX and Richard Alan Lear (Tracy) of Shreveport, LA; great grandchildren, Kevin Haynes of Plano, TX, Cassie Haynes of Humble, TX, Blake Haynes of Houston, TX and Daylie Lear of Shreveport; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Edna will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71108, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 PM. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Leroy in Centuries Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Lear, Kevin Haynes and Blake Haynes. Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Lear and Phillip Lear.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Hospice of Baton Rouge, specifically Patricia, Katharyn and Todd, Home Instead, specifically Katie, Katina and Joyce, her neighbors, Brenda and Claire, and Istrouma Baptist Church members, Beverly, Catherine, Debbie, Amy, Glenda and Mary.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Edna's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/.
