Maude Temple Fox Obituary

Maude Temple

On June 22, 1931, Maude Temple was born the 3rd of 6 children to Charlie and Lena Temple in Amite, Louisiana. She graduated from O.W. Dillon High School in Kentwood, Louisiana, then went on to attend Southern University for a few semesters.

Around age 26, she moved to California, where some of her sisters had already migrated too. She brought a home in Compton with her husband R.W. Fox. After their divorce. She and her children moved and settled in Long Beach, CA. where she stayed for the rest of her life. 

During her early employment, Maude worked and cleaning homes, and for many years at the well-known toy company, Mattel. Her children, nieces, and nephews would be very happy and excited to receive the toys that she would get from her work. Had they known how popular and valuable Barbies and Hot Wheels were going to be, they would have taken better care of them.

Maude had a green thumb and took pride in caring for the many plants she kept at her home. She was always eager to give her family and plan gatherings for everyone to get together. One of her favorite places to go was Hometown-Buffet, and she celebrated many birthdays and occasions there. Aunt Maude was so generous with her kindness and thoughtfulness. She had an open door for her family and friends.

She always loved the Lord, and in her later years, she started to follow and adapt to the Seventh Day Adventist teaching and lifestyle. She would often request to say the Lord's Prayers with her guests and visitors. She had unwavering faith and never let go of her hopes and dreams to bless others.

In her 89 years, Maude was a dutiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmothers, and great-great- grandmother. She played a central role in raising  every generation of her  children in her lineage. She was committed to making sure everyone was taken care of until her final days. She was a wonderful and cherish Aunt, Sister, Cousin, and Community member.

Maude is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Aline and Charles Temple, her siblings Caretha Cutrer. Doretha Smith and Jacob Temple. Her siblings from her father's previous marriage, Margie Jones, Elousie White, Augustine Atkins, Ellis Temple, and Stanley Temple as well. Her three children Larry Temple, Sr., Debrely Lee, and Raychelle Fox.

Maude leaves to Cheris her loving memory, her daughter Desiree Fox her grandchildren, Larry Temple, Jr., Ronshay Mannery, Yasmine Fox, Rahdeese Alcutt, her great-grandchildren Lauren Temple. Daylins Mannery, Larry Temple, Amier Brown, and Harlem Alcutt, and great-grandchild Denism Mannery. She also leaves to cherish her memory, siblings James (W.K.) Temple and Mary Noil, She has many nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Eddie Jackson, Jr and his Wife Deloris Peters Jackson

Eddie Jackson, Jr. was born on April 24, 1927, to Eddie Jackson, Sr., and Rosabell Richardson Jackson. He was the father of Betty Jackson Carriere, Florine Jackson Ramee, Brenda Jackson, Gloria Jackson Young, Gennesaret Jackson Hill, Gaynell Jackson, Eddie Jackson III, Gregory Jackson. Source: Finding A Grave.

He was the photographer and videographer for the family. Eddie captured many family events and photographs of family members.  Although the images and films were lost. It saddens my heart to think of the footage and pictures that were lost.  He would have captured photos of the two generations before  him. 

His wife was an Angel of Mercy in Nursing as an LPN at Charity OB High Risk Prenatal, and a New Orleans Public Health Nurse for Housing Authority providing services fo her patients over 30 years. She taught Nurse Orientation at Loyola University. 

Joseph Baker and Edna Coleman Marriage License

Joseph Baker was born in St. Helena Parish  in 1893 to Solomon and Elizabeth Baker. According to the 1920 United States Federal Census, he was living in Police Jury Ward 4. Living in the house at that time as; Ray, Joseph, Eliza, Mary Foster, his Mother-in-Law. 

Solomon's Father was named William Baker, and his mother was named Clara Baker.  William was born in 1853. He and his wife Clara were the parents of; Joseph, Crealou D, Elnora, Mora, Frances, Mary, William, Commander, Salester, David, Joe N., Annie, and Solomon, J. Baker.  

According to the 1920 United States Federal Census, living in the house with William and Clara was; John, Clarence, Alfred,  and Josephine Baker.

William's mother, Tammy Pettice (Peltier) were living in the house with them. Tammy was born in 1821.

Joseph Baker, Sr.

 

W.C. Frazier and Lizzie Coleman Marriage License

W. C. Frazier and Lizzie Coleman Marriage License. June 24, 1939.  They were married in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. 

Witnesses: 

Joseph Baker, Caretha Coleman, Mrs. Deola Mable. 

Olevia Jones of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana

 Olevia Gordon Jones was born on November 7, 1887. She passed away on February 24, 1992 in St. Helena Parish.  She is buried in Turner Chapel Cemetery. Olevia was married to John H. Jones. Her mother was named Adline Rayford  Gordon Wicker. 

Clifford Wheat of Amite, Louisiana

Several years ago, I received a call from Joyce about some pictures and documents she inherited. She and her husband Keith purchased Clifford Wheat's home in Amite, Louisiana.  Everyone called him "Node" in Amite. 

"One of the records I saw was an application called" Our Farm and Home Plan for 1948. He owned fifteen acres of land.  His inventory consisted of Livestock and equipment. His asset valued at 1, 858.80.

Coming up to 1956, his Upland Cotton Marketing Card said that he planted two acres of cotton.

He was the son of John Wheat and Delia Leonard Wheat. His sibling was: Emma, John, Jr., Conerly, Percy, Enna, Clifford, and Herbert Wheat.

Clifford Wheat was born on October 17, 1904 and died on September 7, 1985. He's buried in Big Zion Cemetery in Roseland, Louisiana. 

His father John was born in 1872. According to the 1930 United States Census, John owned his home. He couldn't read or write. 

John's mother was named Julia Wheat. His sibling were; Henry, Hezekiah, Ella, Rosa, and Solomon Wheat. Julia was born in 1850 and died on September 10, 1919. She was a servant for a private family. In the United States 1910 United States Federal Census, she was listed as a widow.

Antoinette Harrell documenting the Wheat History

I spent several hours reading and scanning her rich collection for preservation. History of African-American people of Tangipahoa and St. Helena hasn't been preserved up until this point. I spend a lot of time collecting  and organizing my finding for preservation at the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies at Southeastern University.

How could we learn about the history of African-Americans of the two Florida Parishes if it isn't recording and documented for study?

He was an African-American  entrepreneur and employed other people in the community with jobs. He and his father paid people to help them harvest their crops during harvest time. "I worked on the place," said Edwin. I worked around the place doing odd and end jobs. I watered the cows. I never picked beans, cotton, or strawberries for them. I worked for Anthony Girgenti for a short time said Edwin. 

The old wooden house with the front porch was very clean. It was alway freshly painted. The pasture was very well kept and maintain.  Documenting these story is important due to the fact that a lot of people who could recall the time period that I'm documenting has pass away. If anyone have photographs, documents, or stories they would like to share with Preserving Our History in Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parishes, please email me at afrigenah@yahoo.com.

Strawberry Tickets

Credit" Joyce Lafonta

Honoring His Legacy "Arthur Harrell

Our  beloved Patriarch, Brother Arthur Harrell, known for his soft spoken voice, gentle, kind, and fun-filled spirit, was called to his eternal rest at 1:08 AM on Thursday, February 20th, 2020 at North Oaks Medial in Hammond, LA.

Brother Arthur Harrell was the fifth of eleven children born to Palmer Harrell and Manilla McCoy Harrell on October 2nd, 1928 in Amite, Louisiana.

Brother Harrell was baptized at an early age and was faithful  and active member of Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church were he serves as Class Leader, Trustee, and various other ministries until his health prevented him form serving any longer.  Brother Arthur Harrell took delight in his work as an employee of the Tangipahoa Parish School System where he was a school bus driver for twenty-one years until his retirement. 

Brother Harrell had an abundance of pride and joy in being a loving and devoted husband to his bride of fifty-one years, as well as a father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He leaves to mourn, but cherish his strong legacy, four devoted sons, Arthur (Brenda Hickerson of New Orleans, La., Gregory Harrell of Dallas, Tx., Elder Michael (Denesia) Harrell of Amite, La., Dennis (Alessia) Harrell of Kokomo, IN., and a loving daughter, Cheryl  (Frankie) Hampton of Spring, Texas. 

Brother Arthur Harrell's most joyous and fulfilling moments in life were watching his eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild grow up to be beautiful, happy, and productive kids and adults. 

Paw Paw Harrell will always be loved and cherished by his grands. Shana (Terrance) Fenderson,  and Art Hickerson of New Orleans, La., Michael "MJ" Jr., Delana, Deandria, and Myron Harrell of Amite, La., Palmer and Savannah Harrell of Kokomo, In., and Frankie "Jamel" and Zachary Hampton of Spring Tx., Chanaria Hampton of Nice, Fl, and Sydne' Fenderson of New Orleans, La., The grands will be eternally grateful for the love, patience, and care shown to them by their dotting grandfather. 

Brother Arthur Harrell also leaves his fond memories for two sisters, Audrey Dumones and Bobbie Lois Harrell of Chicago, IL., and one sister-in-law Rosemary Harrell of Hammond, La., one godchild, LaToya Head of Amite, Louisiana., and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bother Arthur Harrell was man who was always concerned about her others well-being and wanted to make sure he treated everybody right.

Source: Funeral Program for Brother Arthur Harrell

 

In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen Coney

 

Mary Ellen was born on April 29, 1948 in Greensburg, Louisiana to the union of Tommy D. and Francis Johnson. Missionary Mary Ellen Coney transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Friday, April 3, 2020.

She was reared in Greensburg, Louisiana with her siblings where she attended St. Helena High School. After finding heir life companion, she married Fred Coney and moved to Amite, Louisiana. To this union one chid was born, a daughter, Linda Jean. 

Mary worked for the State of Louisiana at Hammond Developmental Center for nearly 30 years and retired as a Residential Training Staff (RTS) Supervisor. Later, she returned to the Strawberry Patch for ten years. 

Missionary Coney and her husband were two founders of the New Spiritual Growth IME Church which was founded in 1986 under the leadership of Rev. Leslie Brumfield.  Later the church was renamed New Spiritual Growth COGIC under the leadership of the late Superintendent Samuel Richardson. She also served as the Greater Community COGIC under the leadership of the lated Superintendent Daniel Muse, Sr. 

Missionary Coney last served as a member and Evangelist Missionary at Gordon-Richardson Temple of Deliverance COGIC, Amite, Louisiana under the leadership of Administrative Assistant Emmitt Richardson. She worked faithfully in her church. She also served faithfully on the Louisiana East First Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Alphonso Denson, Sr. and Dorothy Richardson, Supervisor of Women. She held many positions in the churches where she worshipped. Such positions included Sunday school Teacher, Choir Member, Financial and Church Secretary, Minister's Wives Circle, Mother's Board, and the list goes on and on. She made a vow to the Lord, and did not turn back.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her loving daughter, Linda Jean, New Orleans, Louisiana; two brothers, Thomas Johnson, Los Angeles, California and Charles Johnson, New Orleans, Louisiana; four sister-in-laws, one brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, family and friends.

Missionary Coney is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy D. and Francis Johnson, her husband, Elder Fred Coney, a brother, Willie Henderson, and three sisters, Evelyn Dillon, Yvonne Green, and Betty Jean Johnson. 

Mike Aaron, Sr., and Maggie Bush Aaron

Mike Aaron, Sr., and Maggie Bush Aaron. They were the parents of Clotidle, Mildred, William Van, Louis Van,  and Mike Aaron, Jr. Mike was butcher for Lafayette Hayden in Amite, Louisiana. His wife Maggie was a cook. Maggie was the daughter of Toney Bush, Sr., and Mary Temple Bush of Amite, Louisiana. 

After talking with Edwin Temple and reading several family obituaries it was confirmed that William Van was one their sons. Louis Van was another son of Mike and Maggie Bush Temple. Louis was born in 1921 and died in 1922.

Source: Edwin Temple

 William Van Aaron is one the sons of Mike Aaron, Sr. and Maggie Bush Aaron