Nita Mae Persaud

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Nita Mae Persaud, who departed this life on July 20, 2026, at the age of 77, after a valiant battle with stomach cancer. Nita Mae was born on September 9, 1948, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, to Alberta Jackson and Stanley Brooks, Sr. Nita Mae was a beacon of light and strength, known for her unwavering courage and kindness. She graduated from Cypress Grove High School in 1965, setting the foundation for a life filled with love, service, and devotion to family and community. Her faith was a guiding force in her life, and she was a cherished member of the Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic Church in LaPlace, LA. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Alberta and Stanley, her stepfather Andrew Jackson, brothers Stanley Brooks, Jr., Horace Brooks, Morris Brooks, and Floyd Brooks, sister Lois Brooks, niece Joanna James, nephew David Miller, and a host of other cherished family members and friends. Nita Mae leaves behind a legacy of love through her surviving family: her devoted husband Sevram Persaud, daughter Wenona Russ, and sons Addison Russ, Sr. (Wendy), Timothy Russ (Jolonda), Samuel Russ, Jr. (Chastity), and Joshua Russ. She is also survived by her sisters Alberta Skidmore and JoAnn Brown (Mr. Brown), as well as a large, loving extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Her legacy continues through her eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who will carry her spirit forward into future generations. The family extends their deepest gratitude to Compassus Hospice Care for their compassionate and diligent care during Nita Mae's courageous fight. A celebration of Nita Mae's life will take place on August 1, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church, located at 2810 Erato Street, New Orleans, LA 70113. Family, friends, and those whose lives were touched by Nita Mae are invited to gather in remembrance and tribute to a life well-lived. Nita Mae Persaud will be dearly missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. May she rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the warmth of those who preceded her and the love of those she leaves behind.