Stella Thornton

Stella Thornton

Stella Thornton Obituary

Published by Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home - Metairie on Dec. 4, 2019.
Stella was born on March 26, 1929 and passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Stella was born in Grand Point, Louisiana in a French-speaking Cajun household and only learned English when she attended school at the age of 6. She eventually moved with her family to New Orleans when her father was hired by Higgins Industries as a skilled machinist to work on the "Higgins Boats" used on D-Day. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Matthew the Apostle Church in River Ridge. A funeral mass will begin at 11:00 am followed by a burial service at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie, Louisiana.

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Craig & Susan Kallemeyn

December 6, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to Dennis & Lisa, Daryl & Beth, Dave & Amy and Stella's great grand child, Maisie. What a precious keepsake Maisie will forever have, the photos of her sitting with her great grandma. Cherish all of those special memories...until you meet again. Craig & Susan Kallemeyn

Gerard and Connie Landry

December 6, 2019

Dennis, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Praying for comfort and understanding for you and your family. Love, Gerard and Connie Landry

Jayne Reese

December 6, 2019

Your mother was a sweetheart. I will always remember your mother Miss Stella. I am a PCA I took care of your brother Jeffrey. I will cherish your mother's memories of stories of her of life. An also how much she loved you as her children.

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