D'Andrea Waxter Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to D'Andrea Waxter of New Orleans, Louisiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. D'Andrea left this world on March 28, 2026 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of D'Andrea Waxter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her grandparents, John James Irons, Sr., Essie Folse Irons and Joseph Coleman, Sr.; and her father Willie Joseph Irons, Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Richard Hughes, III, Joshua Hughes and Rocquell Hughes; her goddaughter Aisha Mitchell; her grandchildren, Knea'Kayla Brumfield, Jade Hughes, Jah'ya Hughes and Jamir Hughes; her siblings, Willie Joseph Irons, Jr., Michon Irons Wyche (Trey), Martin P. Irons (Leah), Richard Lieteau, Pamela Lieteau Ivory (Henry), Gerald Lieteau and Gregory Lieteau (Candace); and her mother Bertha Coleman Irons. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, close relatives, and friends.