MARINDA MARIE LUMAR Obituary (2017)

Marinda Marie Lumar, affectionately known as "Nanny", born January 14, 1961 went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 24, 2017 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. A native of Edgard, LA. Age 56. Marinda received Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. J.J. Harper at the Greater New St. Peter Baptist Church. She was a graduate of West St. John High School Class of 1979. She received a Bachelor's of Science in Clothing and Textiles from Southern University Baton Rouge, La. She was also a member of the university's Gospel Choir. Marinda was a member of The Greater New St. Peter Baptist Church of Edgard, LA where she was the Choir Director of the Messengers of Joy. She also organized the Anointed Angels Dance Ministry. Marinda was employed as Social Service Analyst II by the Department of Children & Family Services until the time of her illness. Shortly thereafter, she relocated to Columbus, Ohio in the care of her sister. She received her spiritual care and council from Bishop Fred L. Marshall, Pastor of the Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Ohio. Marinda was preceded in death by her parents, Welmond "Joe" and Lilly Mae Lumar, grandparents Horace and Alma Lumar, Washington and Rosia Hall. Marinda leaves to cherish her memory five siblings; Joycelynn (Michael) Roussell and Keith (Robin) Lumar of Edgard, LA; Michael (Gladys) Lumar of Laplace, LA, Ronald (Donna) Lumar of Waxahacie, TX, Lori (Hubert) Miles of Columbus, OH. Two godchildren- Mariska Roussell and Jayce Smith. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives, friends, and church members are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Greater New St. Peter Baptist Church, 200 West 3rd St. Edgard, La. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00 am. Interment at Young Cemetery. Pastor Vernon Alexander, Sr. officiating. Visitation at 9 am until service time. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy. Gramercy, La. 70052, who have been entrusted with her final care.