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Marie McCray Obituary

McCRAY Marie Mathieu McCray, born on December 5, 1927, died Monday, July 10, 2006 at 6:10 p.m. at Ochsner Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Kado Charles McCray. Daughter of the late Edgar Mathieu, Sr. and Carmel LeBeouf Mathieu. Sister of Lorraine M. Alexis (Elmo) of Edgard, LA, Roy Mathieu, Sr. (Edna) of Bedford, MA, the late Noah F. Mathieu and Edgar L. Mathieu. Aunt of Larry Sr., Landry Sr., Ivy, Keith Sr., Kim, Roy Jr. and Karen Mathieu. Sister-in-law of Arthemise J. Mathieu. Devoted great-aunt of Kristopher Mathieu Turner. Godmother of Sharon Hyde-Augillard. Preceded in death by a devoted niece, Lennaire Carmel Alexis. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family; priests and parishioners are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2361 Highway 18, Edgard, LA on Friday, July 14, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Father Jaime Apolinares, officiating. Interment St. John Catholic Church Cemetery, Edgard, LA. D.W. RHODES FUNERAL HOME, 1020 Virgil St., Gretna, LA 70053 is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 13, 2006.

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Shirelle Tardy

August 10, 2006

Mrs. Lorraine and Kristopher, I must say, I was so fortunate to have known Mrs. McCray. She was like a second mother too me and I truly loved her. I miss her so much, I think about her often and I know she is in a better place. I pray for your families comfort and know that GOD will take care of all of you. LOVE YOU ALL - Shirelle Tardy

Jurodell Brown-Banks

July 18, 2006

I will always remember the kindness and love Aunt Marie and I shared in my youth.May you all find comfort in your memories and strength in our Lord.

Love always.

The family of the late Wilfred R. Brown (New Smyrna Beach , Fla.)

Anita Perriott

July 14, 2006

To Lorraine & Elmo Alexis, Kristopher and the McCray Family.



Our prayers and sympathy are with you at this time. T-See was always such a lovely person. We will always remmeber her and Lennaire in our prayers.

Anita Perriott/ Sheila & Gregory Johnson and family.

Robert & Diedre Domino

July 13, 2006

Will sadly miss MS. MARIE. She was a dear neighbor to our family for over forty years.

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