Mary "Miz Mary" Holliday

1939 - 2022

Mary "Miz Mary" Holliday obituary, 1939-2022, New Orleans, LA

Mary "Miz Mary" Holliday

1939 - 2022

BORN

1939

DIED

2022

Mary Holliday Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 31, 2022 to Jan. 8, 2023.
On December 22, 2022, in New Orleans Local Icon and the voice of Dot's Diner, Mary "Miz Mary" Holliday peacefully transitioned into the light surrounded by her family. Born Mary Carol Petersen, December 20, 1939. Mary got her start acting along side Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon, and Brooke Shields in the controversial Louis Malle film "Pretty Baby" and traveled the world with husband, local entertainer and comedian Billy Holliday. Mary was an astrologist, numerologist, yogi, oracle, and the original spiritual gangster. Later in her life Mary was the proprietor of the Marigny's longest running underground speakeasy. Mary will be forever adored by her 5 children Shawn (AJ), Sunny, Toulouse (Terra), Sasha (Chris), and Silva. Her 3 grandchildren, Myles and Bijoux Holliday and Marley Phipps. Mary is survived by her siblings Pat, Roch, Peggy (Michael), Gerard "Jerry" and Mark. In addition to nieces and nephews, Roch Petersen Jr. (Gaye) and Scott Petersen, Crystal Petersen and Sadie Nius-Briggs (Rhett) and Jason Nius (April). Preceded in death by husband Billy Holliday. Parents Karl and Ethel Petersen. brother, Rev. Karl Petersen Jr. nephew Dow Petersen, and great niece Kayla Petersen. Mary's family is so thankful and grateful to Compassus home health hospice services for giving the highest level of care, comfort and respect. On Saturday February 4th, 2023. All are welcome to join The Mystic Krewe of Mary on the corner of Royal St and Franklin Ave at 5:00pm in honor and celebrate the life of this local legend…

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January 27, 2023

Beth Stewart Hook posted to the memorial.

January 27, 2023

Kathy J posted to the memorial.

January 8, 2023

Barry posted to the memorial.

Beth Stewart Hook

January 27, 2023

Mary was the wife of my mom´s first cousin, Billy. I remember Mary at family reunions, and I thought she was one of the prettiest ladies I´d ever seen. RIP

Kathy J

January 27, 2023

My heart goes out to those who knew her. My condolences to the family & friends . I used to be the taxi driver that drove her all over back in the day. R.I.P.

Barry

January 8, 2023

I´m so sorry for the loss of Mary, my deepest condolences to The Holliday Family, I can still picture Mary cooking coconut shrimp in her kitchen, directing life, she was such a Hoot. GOD BLESS You Mary.

Al Barringer

January 4, 2023

Sorry to hear this. Y'all have my condolences.

Connie LeC

January 2, 2023

Lovely Mary, I loved how much you made us laugh, that you loved your family, you loved all the babies, had an altar boy in the hallway and a head in the freezer. One of a kind for sure!
Now y´all know this is mannequins I´m talking about... you are so loved and missed. All my love to the Holliday family and I wish you peace and joy in the infinite

Debi Dearie Gullo

January 2, 2023

Dearest Peggy, what a loss for you and your family. I hope you have peace in your heart now that she is at peace.

Dorothy Sconza

January 1, 2023

Sunny & Toulouse I am sorry to hear about your loss May your mother Rest n Peace.
Mrs. Dorothy Sconza

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