DEMETRA CHARLES

Demetra Charles entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Demetra was a 1984 graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was formerly employed as a Uber Driver. Wife of Marshall Tollette. Loving mother of Damond Charles, Terralynn Pierce, Travis (Jontay) Pierce, Sr. and Michael Tollette. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth Brown, Kristopher Brown, Damond Brown, Stephen Ragas, Jr., Chelsea Dyer, Morgan Shano, Travis Pierce, Jr., Amari Pierce, Kailey Pierce, and Reign Brumfield. Beloved daughter of Rosalyn Charles-Haywood and the late Calvin Charles. Stepdaughter of Rev. Curtis Haywood, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Joseph and Mary Anthony, Amos and Irma Charles. Sister of Denise (Stephen) Charles, Kenya (Will) Hines, Vontricia Davis, Jermaine (Kurie) Anthony, Sr., Harvey (Karen) Olison III, Curtis Haywood, Jr., and Corey (Keona) Davis. Niece of Linda Charles, Gregory (Gail) Cooper, Joseph Charles, Jimmy (Barbara) Charles, Tyrone and Joann Vincent. Aunt of the late Byron and Reginald Anthony. Demetra is also survived by her devoted friend Eddie Love, 10 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Rev. Curtis Haywood, Sr.  officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.