Mildred Pichon Rister

Mass of Christian Burial Celebrating the Life of

Mildred “Nanny� Pichon

Rister

November 7, 1934 - August 30, 2015

Her Story Mildred Pichon Rister, affectionately known as Nanny Mildred, was born on November 7, 1934 to the late Stanislaus & Alice Diaz Pichon.

She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the age of 80.

Nanny Mildred grew up in the 7th ward of New Orleans, LA. She accepted Christ at an early age at St. Raymond where she attended school and was a life-long member of St. Raymond Catholic Church.

Nanny Mildred married the love of her life; Charles “Sunny” Rister, on December 21, 1951, and God blessed that union with a beautiful daughter; Joy Marie Rister.

Nanny Mildred was a fun, spiritual and loving person. Her hobbies were spending money and gambling. She loved the casino and playing the quarter machines; and two weeks before she passed, she won $11.00 at bingo. She enjoyed watching the Saints play football and she always had to have her potato soup, oysters, crawfish bisque, Mary Jane’s candy and Orange Crush soda. And after all of that gambling, she would run to church for Saturday mass.

Nanny Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Stanislaus Pichon and Alice Diaz Pichon and her brother, Lionel Pichon, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Joy Rister Amador (Cinencio); granddaughter, Rona Coleman; great grandsons, Eli Alexander and Ezra Charles; two sisters, Carolyn DeGruy and Sandra Dalcour; devoted nieces, Donya Ralph, Leslie Wilson and Tiffany DeGruy; nephews, Lionel Pichon, Jr. (Bubba), Wayne DeGruy, Jr. Aaron DeGruy, Sr., Cheyenne and Jamie Pichon; godchildren, Thyra Ferguson and Don Boutan and a devoted caretaker and nephew, Lance Ferguson.

Mildred Pichon Rister November 7, 1934

– August 30,

2015

Mass of Christian Burial St. Raymond Catholic Church Celebrant: Father Anthony M. Bozeman, S.S.J. 2916 Paris Avenue* New Orleans, LA 70119 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 * 1:00 p.m.

Visitation 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Preliminary Service Reading of Obituary ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Theresa DeGruy

Eucharistic Liturgy Opening Hymn …………………………… “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” .............. Dwight & Connie Fitch Saxophonist – Michael Pierce Opening Prayer ……………………………………………………………………….. Father Anthony M. Bozeman, S.S.J.

Liturgy of the Word 1st Reading …………………………………………….. Romans 5:5-11 …………………………………………. Carol Baudy Responsorial Psalm 27 ………………………… “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear”

2nd Reading …………………………………………… Wisdom 3:1-6, 9 …………………………….... Aaron DeGruy, Sr. Alleluia Gospel / Homily ……………………………………………………………………… Father Anthony M. Bozeman, S.S.J.

Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of Gifts ……………………………………….…………………………….. Donya Ralph & Tiffany DeGruy Offertory Hymn …………………………………………………………………………………… ”His Eye Is On The Sparrow” The Lord’s Prayer ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Dwight & Connie Fitch Communion Hymn …………………………………………………………………………………. “God Has Smiled On Me” Meditation ……………………………………………………………………………………………… “Because You Loved Me” Final Commendation Recessional ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… “I’ll Fly Away”

Mildred Pichon Rister November 7, 1934

– August 30,

2015

Mildred Pichon Rister November 7, 1934

– August 30,

2015

Mildred Pichon Rister November 7, 1934

– August 30,

2015

Mama…

If I ever need a reason to believe in the sheer power of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE and UNSTOPPABLE FAITH, all I have to do is think of my Mama Mama, I just want to thank you for all you’ve done for me. I realize raising a child like me hasn’t always been easy. But you’ve always been there for me with YOUR SUPPORT, YOUR COMFORT, YOUR ADVICE and EXPERIENCE – even when I seemed determined to get my experience the hard way!

Because of that steadfast love, you’ve been someone I could respect, look up to, and LOVE in return. And, Mama, I want you to know I still love you…

And I always will.

Joy

Mildred Pichon Rister November 7, 1934

– August 30,

2015

My Godmother You have been a blessing to me in all the ways you have encouraged me I am thankful YOU were chosen to be MY special Godmother I am going to love and miss you Nanny THYRA

Mildred Pichon Rister November 7, 1934

– August 30,

2015

A c t i v e Pa l l b e a r e r s Floyd Paige Daniel Ledet Johron Woods

Billy Wilson Aaron DeGruy, Sr. Ivan DeGruy

H o n o r a r y Pa l l b e a r e r s Tyrone Ralph, Jr. Wayne DeGruy, Jr. Lionel Pichon, Jr.

Chester Pichon, Sr. Larry Ferguson Lance Ferguson Harry Sills

Acknowledgements The family of Mildred “Nanny” Rister acknowledges Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, our thanks and glory in all things. We would also like to express our appreciation to Ms. Francis Gordon (care taker), Louis & Anita Presley, Albert & Marlene Franklin, Gilda Wiltz, Sharrel Taylor, Lydia Poindexter, Demetrice Phipps, LaJunda Johnson, Carol Baudy, Cecile Pichon Woods, Father Anthony Bozeman, S.S.J. and the entire St. Raymond – St. Leo Family, Canon Hospice, Lafon Nursing Home and everyone that called, visited and shared kindness during this time.

Arrangements

Interment

Majestic Mortuary Services, Inc. 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70113

Mt. Olivet Cemetery 4000 Norman Mayer Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

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