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Rita Meade-Healy Obituary

MEADE-HEALY Rita Meade Healy passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at East Jefferson General Hospital. She was 87, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie and most recently, Kenner. Beloved wife of the late Donald Joseph Healy. Daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Favaloro Meade. Survived by her sister, Norma M. Guidry; nephews, James Meade Guidry, Robert Meade, Michael J. Guidry; niece, Gayle Rita Meade; and cousin, John Kippers. Preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph O. and John T. Meade. She was a professional singer with Leon Prima Band at the 500 Club and also performed at the Blue Room. Following her music career, she was a well known cosmetic representative at Maison Blanche and D. H. Holmes on Canal Street. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Chapel of the Metairie Funeral Home of L. A. Muhleisen and Son, 2929 Metairie Rd., on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Mar. 18, 2009.

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Patti Reboul

March 18, 2009

To the Meade Family,
I will never forget the memories I shared knowing Aunt Rita. She was a funny and kind person to me. I know  she is resting peacefully. You are all in my prayers.

Laurie Guidry

March 18, 2009

Growing up I lived for stories my Maw-Maw and Dad would tell me about Aunt Rita and all her adventures in and around the city. I admired her will to be different and lead her own life. She was a special, talented, and warm lady. We will all miss her very much and will remember Aunt Rita and all her legendary stories.

Michael Guidry

March 18, 2009

Aunt Rita was my Auntie Mame. She was beautiful, vivacious, and one of a kind. Some of my fondest childhood and young adult memories are adventures she dreamed up. I will miss her.

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