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Carol Demarest Obituary

Carol Lanning Demarest, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and resident of Metairie. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Demarest III. Daughter of the late Cecilia Masson Lanning and Robert Lee Lanning. Loving mother of Louis J. Demarest IV. Mother-in-law of Lisa Demarest. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will be private. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2019.

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Danny Nuccio

December 4, 2019

Louis,

Very sorry to read of your mom's passing. I remember her as being very kind and having a great laugh. My condolences to you and your family.

Albert and Mary Demarest

December 3, 2019

Dear LJ and Family,
Mary and I send our sincere condolences on your mother's passing. Unfortunately, my health is making it impossible to attend the services, but please know that we are holding you and your family in our thoughts and prayers for your
comfort and peace.

December 3, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

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