Brenda Allen

Brenda Holman Allen, retired Social Worker, Civil Rights Activist, and cherished matriarch.

passed away at her home in Harvey, LA on September 8, 2025. Born on January 3, 1940, to the late Lillian and Elmo Holman in New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy; received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Southern University

in Social work. She was a pediatrics Social Worker III for many years at Charity Hospital and University Hospital until Hurricane Katrina forced her to retire in 2005. During her career, she assisted many families in need. Brenda was a civil rights activist in the late 60’s participating in protests for causes for equal rights for Black people.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons, Richard and Raymond Allen, grandchildren Raymond, Raychon and Rayshad Allen, Shane Henderson, and Angel Tate, seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, 5130 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA