Odile Clark Washington

Odile Clark Washington passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Belle Vie Living Center. She was 111 years old and the oldest living resident in Louisiana. Odile was born on June 24, 1909 in Napoleonville, Louisiana. She was the owner/operator of Starlight Café, Hotel and Bar in Gert Town. She was a member of several organizations and social clubs in New Orleans and served as a past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Veronica #8 PHA. She was also a member of Marigold Sewing Circle which presented young ladies as debutantes into society. Odile held membership at First Free Mission Baptist Church, and later joined Tulane Memorial Baptist Church serving on the Usher Board. Odile was also recognized as a member of Beulah Baptist Church and Congregation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Clark, Sr. and Florence Miles Clark and stepmother Rose Clark; husband, Lowney “Boss Man” Washington; brothers, Willie, Horace, Freddie, Louis “Man”, David, and Lloyd; and sisters, Mary, Eula, Juanita, and Elizabeth; niece Willie Mae Clark Griffin and nephew Willie M. Clark, Jr. whom she raised. She is survived by one sister, Almatha Clark Taylor (Johnnie) of Galena Park, Texas and one brother Rev. Louis C. Clark (Gloria) of Thibodaux, Louisiana, sister-in-law Louise A. Clark and brother-in-law Herbert Kennedy; Goddaughter and great-niece, Dawn D. Lapeyrolerie; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great great-nieces and nephews, great great great-nieces and nephews, cousins, extended relatives, and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, from 10am until 11am at Watson Memorial Ministries, 4400 St. Charles Ave. Due to COVID-19 regulations, a private funeral service will be held immediately following visitation for family members only. ALL attendees are required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing. Interment will be at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Beulah B.C and Congregation 1125 S. Salcedo St, New Orleans, La 70125 or Family Center of Hope 4422 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans, La 70115. To view and sign the family guestbook, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.