Edna S. Williams

After high school she went to business school where she mastered the art of shorthand. She was well sought out as an executive secretary known for her professionalism and shorthand skills. She retired after a long career with the State of Louisiana. She spent many years at the La. Dept. of Highway in Bridge Design during the design and building of I-10 where she famously told everyone who would listen that they were under building through the city and especially that bridge. The engineers should have listened to their ‘secretary.’

She triumphed over domestic violence and poverty with hard work and love for her 5 daughters.

Meemaw was survived by daughters: Marrene (Michael) Beatty, Correne (Richard) Attuso, Cynthia Cotten, Cindra (Mike) Wesley, Vicki (Lionel) Heidingsfelder. Grandchildren: Kelly Beatty, Katelyn Beatty, Justin Beatty, Allyson (Matt) Jackson, Lacy (Brian) LaBorde, April (Martin) Dozier, Beau (BJ) Cotten, Rachel (Bryan) Blauvelt, Craig (Anel) Dorhauer, Kevin (Brelynn) Dorhauer, Justin (Amy) Wesley, Tiffany (Caitlyn) Mayeux, Adam (Mary) Heidingsfelder, Patrick (Ashley) Heidingsfelder, Katie (Matt) Holloway, Sara Heidingsfelder. Great-Grandchildren: Luke Jackson, Caleb, Jackson, Ruby LaBorde, Valerie LaBorde, Elizabeth Dozier, Emily Dozier, Ellie Dozier, Ryleigh Cotten, Colt Cotten, Brantley Blauvelt, Carter Blauvelt, Davin Dorhauer, Aiden Wesley, Liam Wesley, Evan Heidingsfelder, Luke Heidingsfelder, Ryan Heidingsfelder, Avery Heidingsfelder, Alexis Dauro, Kody Dauro. Brother W.D. (Laretta) Sayers.

Visitation begins at 11 am at Rabenhorst East on Saturday, September 10th. Services to follow at 1 pm presided over by Bro. Lee Rider.

We would like to thank Dr. Jawad and the wonderful, caring staff on the 5th Floor of Ochsner Hospital and the staff of Legacy Hospice especially Kim, Kenya, and Gwen.