Melba Mae Bacon Dwyer

1921 - 2020

Melba Mae Bacon Dwyer, age 98, of Metairie was called home on March 30, 2020. Melba was born in New Orleans in 1921 to Thomas Andrew and Louisiana Baumann Bacon. She attended Incarnate Word grammar school and Academy of the Holy Angels High School and graduated from Loyola University with a degree in medical technology. Melba enjoyed working in several hospitals throughout her life. She married Louis Stephen Dwyer on VE Day - May 8 1945. During their 46 years of marriage, they lived in New Orleans, Metairie and McComb, MS. Melba was an active member of the choir and the altar society at St Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb and St. Ann Church & Shrine in Metairie. She received the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion in 2002 awarded by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Melba loved Mardi Gras - parades, king cakes and throws - and could stomp a doubloon faster than anyone. She also loved the New Orleans Saints, chocolate, cooking, gardening, singing in the choir and watching the grandkids grow. Melba is preceded in death by her husband Louis Stephen Dwyer; parents Thomas and Louisiana Bacon; and brother, Andrew J. Bacon. She is survived by her six children: Kay Sheldon (Curt ) of Loudon, TN; Karen Hulett (Bill) of Madison, MS; Ken Dwyer (Laurence) of Greensboro, NC; Kevin Dwyer (Cindy) of Monroe, LA; Kerri Battaglia (Sam) of Kenner LA; and Kim Cason (Kyle) of Metairie, LA. She also is survived by 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, who knew her as their beloved "Gandy". Melba will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. The family wishes to thank the staffs of The Greenwalt Center and Colonial Oaks Living Center, and especially Connie Bauer for her many years of patient, dedicated service. In memorial, please consider a donation to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans (1000 Howard Ave Ste 200, New Orleans, LA 70113), designated for The Greenwalt Center. Interment will be private. Due to our current extenuating circumstances we ask that those who wish to express condolences do so at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com. A celebration of Melba's life will be held at a later date. Our family thanks you for your understanding and compassion.