Obituary

Elizabeth Ann Waldrop-Ducote
November 04, 1945 - May 10, 2020



On Sunday, May 10, 2020 the heavens opened wide and gained another angel, Elizabeth Ann Waldrop-Ducote. She passed away peacefully at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA after a brief bout of pneumonia as a result of COVID-19.

Miss Waldrop-Ducote was a resident of Amite, LA for the past 3 years having spent the last 30 years in Ponchatoula, LA. Miss Waldrop-Ducote grew up in the Irish Channel and lived all over New Orleans, LA before returning to the country in the late 80's. She lived a full life, enjoying everything it had to offer. She lived life her way and raised her children as any single mom would, with lots of love.

She is survived by 6 children, Rebecca A. McAlister, Eunice Kay Falgout (Greg), David Lee Ducote (Josephine), Bryan A. Waldrop (Anna), Jennie Mary Waldrop, Tracy Lynn Laurent (Dana); sister-in-law, Dianne Crawford Waldrop; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren that Nanny loved. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by parents, Cristo and Eunice Bridges Waldrop; brothers and sisters, Mary Maxine Travis Martin (O.G.), Shirley Travis Day (Edgar), and Harry Lamonte Waldrop; grandparents, James Curtis Bridges and Mary Josephine "Fennie" Phillips Bridges.

Graveside Services will be held at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 10:00AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades.

McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.