Otterly May Alma Constantine

A Celebration of Life and Love for

Otterly May Alma

Constantine Sunrise July 20, 1926

Sunset December 18, 2014

Tuesday: December 23, 2014

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 4230 South Broad Street New Orleans, LA 70125 Father Dennis Hayes, Celebrant

Visitation: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Service: 11:00 a.m.

Her Story Otterly May Alma Constantine was born on July 20, 1926 to the late Edward Boyd and Ruth Martin Boyd. She was born at Flint Goodrich Hospital, the only black owned hospital ever operated in the State of Louisiana. She was formally educated in the New Orleans public school system. She furthered her education becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse, working at various hospitals in the New Orleans Metro area for over 30 years. Otterly married John Short and two children were born to that union, Jerroldyn and John Short, Jr..

She later married William E. Constantine and from that union two children were born, Jeffrey and Jerald Constantine.

“Miss May” as she was affectionately called, was generous, kind and loving and was loved by her family, friends and neighbors. She was a stern and compassionate mother who was also a hard working nurse and an excellent cook. She was a very devout Christian who loved the Catholic Church, roses and sunshine. As a testament to her faith, St. Theresa Little Flower Catholic Church awarded her the St. Louis Medallion for her volunteer service as a singer.

“Miss May” loved attending mass, gardening, while she was able, and one of her favorite pass-times was having her hair done on a weekly basis. She also spent hours “visiting” with her many friends on the telephone.

“Miss May” is survived by her children, Jerroldyn (Roland), John (Jean), Jeffery and an adopted daughter, Cynthia Carter (Newton); 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 6 great great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son Jerald A. Constantine.

Favorite & Frequent Saying: “The Holy Spirit guides me and leads me.”

Mass of Christian Burial

Active Pallbearers John C. Short, Sr. Marvin W. Jackson, Jr.

Roland W. Hoffmann Vincent R. Franklin, II Roy Norwood

Honorar y Pallbearers John C. Short, III John H. Franklin Harold H. Evans

Christopher J. Short John H. Bell Thomas D. Dozier

ARRANGEMENTS

INTERMENT

D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125

Valence Street Cemetery 2000 Valence Street New Orleans, LA 70115

REPAST Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Fellowship Hall 4230 South Broad Street New Orleans, LA 70125

EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION The family of Otterly May Alma Constantine wishes to express our deepest appreciation to our many relatives and friends who have supported us during our hour of bereavement. Thank you for your visits, telephone calls, cards, flowers, food, and most of all your prayers. For friends like you, we thank God. May God continue to bless you.

Sincerely The Family Program Design: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186 * ourcelebrationsoflife@gmail.com