Willeana J. Haydel

August 18, 1932 - September 22, 2020

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Willeana J. Haydel, loving sister, mother and grandmother entered peacefully into eternal rest at the age of 88. Willeana was born on August 18, 1932 in Edgard, Louisiana; she was the first of seven children to Jimmie and Earline (Smith) Johnson. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans on June 5, 1952. On May 28, 1953 she married Milton R. Haydel and raised a son, Brody. She worked as a sales representative for Maison Blanche Department Stores for more than 25 years until her retirement. Willeana dedicated her life to family and serving the Lord. A lifelong resident of Marrero, she was an active member of the Progressive Church in Marrero, Louisiana where she served as a Sunday school teacher and usher; she was also involved in the women’s ministry. Her passion was community outreach; she would often go to local hospitals and provide comfort to the sick and suffering in the community. She is survived by her sisters Orelia Vance, Dorothy Hawkins and Linda Leslie-Alexander, brothers Walter Johnson and Carlis Lovely, son Brody Haydel and daughter-in-law Vivian Haydel, and granddaughters Joie Lynn Haydel, Jewel Pereyra and Jovianne Zanartu. Relatives and friends of the family, as well as pastors, officers and members of Progressive Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the public viewing at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 9a.m.-10a.m. Private family Celebration of Life to follow. Pastor Sterling Mealancon, officiating Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, Louisiana.