Photo courtesy of Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna
Gretna, Louisiana
Feb 12, 1951 – Sep 10, 2020 (Age 69)
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Audrey Marie Carey, age 69, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at West Jefferson Medial Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Audrey was the seventh of eight daughters affectionately known as the Carey 8. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Audrey was employed as a Flight Attendant with Eastern Airlines for 25 years and home based out Puerto Rico and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In 1991, Audrey moved back to Marrero to begin a new chapter in her life. She was then employed as a dispatcher for the Jefferson Parish Public Works Department until her retirement in 2015. Audrey was an active member of Progressive Church; serving as the Director of Membership Care Services and singing in the choir to just name a few. Loving mother of Lazanda Fruge’ (Leonard “Moon”) Valentine. Devoted grandmother of Marquis (Lashell) and Chyna Fruge’. Daughter of the late Dan and Eva Carey. Beloved sister of Marva C. Coleman, Mary Alice (Alvie) Jackson, Janice L. Brown, Emma Carey (Roger) Chess, Barbara C. Williams, Deon C. McGill, and the late Idelma Carey Manson. Sister-in-law of Raymond Manson, Sr. and the late James Brown, S. J. McGill, and Charles S. Williams, Jr. Godmother of Donchell Fleming; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Progressive Church and all neighboring churches; Alumni of Lincoln High School Class of 1969 are invited to attend the Public Viewing at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 9a.m.-10a.m. Private family Celebration of Life to follow. Pastor Sterling Mealancon, officiating Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE. IT IS MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME
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My condolences to you and your family. Prayers for comfort and peace to Moon and Lazanda.
Nell Florent Toomer
September 18, 2020 | Classmate
To the Carey/Fruge' Family from the Harris/Williams Family. We are praying mightily for you at this most difficult time. Keep your hands in God's unchanging hand, He will see you through
Stacey A. Harris
September 17, 2020 | Marrero, LA | Acquaintance
Condolence to the Carey family. Lincoln High classmate of 69
Jacqueline Jones Turner
September 17, 2020 | Classmate
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mattie Terrell Parker
September 17, 2020 | Marrero, LA | Acquaintance
To the family you have my deepest condolence I'm praying for you all
Katrina Kent
September 17, 2020 | Neighbor
Sending healing prayers and comforting love to the family
Sadie Dent
September 17, 2020 | Marrero, LA
To my good friend/sister Faith Kitchen and Mama Janice Brown sending my Condolences to you and you entire family.
Annette Johnson
September 17, 2020 | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will treasure our times at the Carey/Rapp Family Reunions is Vacherie. We will love you and miss you always.
Family - Be Encouraged.
Norman Dillon, Jr.
September 17, 2020 | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Carl & Dora Wiggins Custard
September 16, 2020 | Classmate
