LeDene Marie Bowie Obituary (1965 - 2018)

LeDene Robertson Bowie, a resident of LaPlace, LA, departed this life on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson Hwy. LeDene began her earthly life on January 15, 1965 as the third child of Ethel and Harry Robertson, Jr. She accepted Christ at an early age of 12 and was baptized by the late Alfred Johnson at Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was a graduate of East St. John High School. She spent many years as a housekeeper at various hotels, until she decided to take computer classes at New Wine Christian Fellowship, under the instruction of Jodie Scioneaux. From there she filled the position at Cargill, Inc. as an administrative assistant where she worked for the last nineteen years. LeDene was a devoted member of New Wine Christian Fellowship where she rarely missed Sunday services and enjoyed gatherings such as women's retreat and women's meetings. She enjoyed relaxing, going out to eat with her husband, watching movies and game nights with her grandkids. She loved seafood and gathering with family and friends for good times, lots of laughter, picture taking and love. She was a big New Orleans Saints fan and enjoyed shopping. She had a desire to give and bless others. Her favorite holiday was Christmas as she looked forward to spoiling everyone she loved and touched. She was affectionately known among her family and friends for being sassy, funny, strong, and always willing to give positive advice and encouragement. LeDene leaves to cherish her devoted husband, Rodney Steven Bowie, her daughter, LaTanya (Tedric) Anderson, and three grandkids; Tyrin, Taj and Tyla Anderson, all of LaPlace, LA; one sister, Stephanie Duplessis of Cypress, TX; four brothers; Kevin (Vanessa) Robertson of Garyville, LA, Leonard (Bridgette)Robertson of Slidell, LA, Kent (Rayshane) and Kerry (Karen) Robertson of Laplace, LA. Five uncles; Albert Robertson of Baton Rouge, LA, Calvin Robertson of Reserve, LA, Edward Robertson of Geismar,LA and Clayton Robertson of Gramercy, LA. Four aunts; Theresa Gardner and Beverly Creecy of Reserve, LA, Brenda Collins of Atlanta, GA, and Patricia (Arnold)Jackson of LaPlace, LA. Her loving mother-in-law, Lotee M. Bowie of Jonesboro, LA. Two sisters-in-law, Pamela (Willie)Nash of Powder Springs, GA and Debbie (Freddie)Singleton of Jonesboro, LA. Two brothers-in-law, Dewayne Bowie of Lafayette, LA and Kenneth (Fina)Bowie of Arlington, TX. Three God-children, Nakia (Percy) Thigpen of Cypress, TX, Tyrionne Joseph and Johnell Jackson of LaPlace, LA, and a host of other relatives and friends. LeDene entered into eternal rest at the age of 53. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ethel Robertson Jr., grandparents, Harry and Elnora Robertson Sr., Joseph and Cecilia Carter, Jr., seven uncles; Leon, Leroy, Andrew, and Henry Robertson, Harry, Joseph and James Carter. Father-in-law Johnny M. Bowie, and her dear fiend and grandmother to her grandkids, Barbara Anderson. LeDene will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 for 11:00am from New Wine Christian Fellowship Church, 1929 W Airline Hwy, Laplace, LA 70068. Pastor Neil Bernard, Officiant. Viewing begins at 9:00am. Entombment St. John Memorial Gardens, Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA. Treasures of Life Funeral Services entrusted with her final care. 315 E. Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052. 'When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!" To send flowers to the family of LeDene Marie Bowie, please visit our.