With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shentel Marie Nelson (Donaldsonville, Louisiana), born in Saint James, Louisiana, who passed away on June 24, 2023 at the age of 49. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shentel Marie Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, John Alvin Ealem, Sr. and Gloria Lee Nelson Jackson (Willie Jackson); her daughters, Lemonica Nelson (Jeffery Smith) and Harolshell Carcisse; her siblings, Gustavia Nelson, Laura Mayho (Paul), Mellissa Scott (Terry), Sherrial Lumas (Patrick), Leslie Jones (Corey), John, Jr. Ealem (Rachelle) and Nathaniel Ealem; her grandchildren, Jermani Carcisse, Se'Maij Lewis, I, Keilan Nelson, Je'Michael Smith and Shawn Burd, III; her godchildren, Talaja Stevenson and Braiylen Nelson; her brother David Ealem (Michael LeBlanc); her grandparents, Gustavia Nelson, Edward, Eva Charles, Clarence and Asilee Ealem, Sr.; and her godparents, Nelson Lewis, Sr. and Marie Vilavaso. She was also cherished by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Demby & Son Funeral Home, Inc.