Cynthia Waker

On March 13, 2025, Cynthia Marie “Brenda” Waker departed into eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 75. Cynthia is survived by her lifelong spouse Nathaniel Waker, Sr. Children: Nathaniel Jr., Darryl (Franchell), Christopher (Ashaki), Devona, Keisha (Reginald), and Kenisha (Euell). Grandchildren: Darryl Jr. (Elissa), Christiana, Kaci, Chrishon, Chrishell, Jacai, Caila, Reginald, Riyah, and Riyan. Great-Grandchildren: Hunter, Demi, Daila, and Zein. Cynthia was a retired Paraeducator with the Orleans Parish School Board. Preceded in death by her mother Doretha McNealty, father Marks Trahan, grandson Christopher Jacobs Jr., and daughter Denise Waker. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Homegoing Service for Cynthia Marie “Brenda” Waker on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Abundant Life Church, 9900 Haynes Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127. Visitation will begin at 9am-10am, service starts at 10:00am. Heritage Funeral Directors (504) 944-5500