Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
Jun 27, 1932 - Nov 28, 2020 (Age 88)
I am so thankful for having you as my grandmother. I will truly miss talking to you and eating that great cooking. My earliest childhood memories are being in the kitchen with you watching you cook and waiting to clean that cake batter bowl.
Alvin Broadway
December 07, 2020 | Son
To Eloise and family
Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers. Merlene was genuinely a beautiful and generous lady. She was such an Angel Here on earth. May God bless you all during this trying time. Keep the Faith, for she is resting in God’s arms.
Carol Harris
Ama, Louisiana
Carol Harris
December 07, 2020 | Ama, LA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. In loving memory of Mrs. Maten. May you rest in peace. You are with god now. Eloise and family she is blessed.
Janet Belone
December 04, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dianne Morgan
December 04, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
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Jenique Youngblood
December 04, 2020 | 70053 | Family
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Tyrone Lyons
December 04, 2020 | 70053 | Family
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Harold Lyons
December 04, 2020 | 70053 | Family
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Venique Smith
December 04, 2020 | 70053 | Family
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Cassandra Smith
December 04, 2020 | Gretna
Merlene L. Maten
Merlene L. Maten entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the age of 88. Merlene was born June 27, 1932 to the union of Promice Lyons and Eva Hazel Lyons of Houma, Louisiana. She attended school in Terrebonne Parish and moved to New Orleans at the age of 17 and started her career in cooking for many years, while attending nursing school. She was employed by Touro Infirmary Hospital for 32 years in Nursing Services. She also was a dedicated, faithful and hard working member of Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church. She was a dedicated wife to the late Alfred Maten, Jr. Sister to the late Harold Lyons and his late wife Diane Lyons. Devoted mother to Harold Lyons, Elois Short and the late Gail Johnson. She is survived by her sisters and brothers. Due to city and government regulations, only a limited number of relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church, 6978 Martin Drive at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery, Hwy 90 West-Avondale, LA. Due to COVID-19 all those in attendance are required to wear a face mask and to practice social distancing. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.
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