Marian Carpenter Landry

LANDRY Marian Carpenter Landry entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. A lifelong resident of the Westbank and a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Granny Landry passed away peacefully at her home in Gretna, LA at the age of 87. Beloved wife of over 50 years to the late Harold Landry. Daughter of the late Alexander and Hilda Carpenter. Mother of Kathleen Sheffield (Henry) and Donna Whittenburg (the late John Thomas Whittenburg). Grandmother of Jason Sheffield (Jeanne), Abigail and Molly Sheffield, Joshua Whittenburg (Emily), and Jordan Whittenburg, all of whom were the light of her life. Great-grand-mother of Josephine Sheffield. Sister of Althea Gernard and the late A.J. Carpenter, Elvera Coppejans, and Hilda Rau. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She also loved spending time with her 6 grand-dogs, Darla, Punky, Muggan, Scooter, Weezy, and Shockey-Gurl. Special thanks to the staff at Serenity Hospice, especially JoJo and Gwendolyn and to her wonderful and very caring sitters Ceola Washington and Donna Ponder. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. We love you Granny. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Visitation at St. Anthony Church, 924 Monroe St., Gretna, LA on Monday, December 20, 2010 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.nola.com/obituaries/t-p.