Oena Joseph Stansberry Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Oena Joseph Stansberry of New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on September 12, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Oena Joseph Stansberry to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Oena's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Joseph Stansberry; her parents, Edward Joseph, Sr. and Martha Joseph of Donaldsonville; her children, Brenda Stanford (Alton) and Lionel Stansberry (New Orleans); and her brother Rev. David Joseph, Sr. (Florence) of Donaldsonville. She was also cherished by two godchildren, ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Greater Mt. Rose Baptist Church (1318 Simon Bolivar Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.