Mary Hadad Gleason

Mary Gleason Obituary

Gleason, Mary Hadad A native of Vicksburg, Miss., and a resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at her home at the age of 82. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Cedars Club of Baton Rouge and UCT Ladies Club. She is survived by a daughter, Janet Gleason Ballow and husband Ed of Denham Springs; three sons, James William Gleason Sr. and wife Shelly, and David Charles Gleason and wife Laura, all of Baton Rouge, and Dr. John Richard Gleason and wife Robin of Atlanta; a sister, Martha George of Luxora, Ark.; 11 grandchildren, David, Daniel and Ellen Ballow, and Keith, James, Jeffrey, Kenneth, Erin, Susannah, Justin and Lauren Gleason. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Gleason; parents, Arthur F. and Mamie Hadad; a brother, Johnnie Hadad; and a sister, Louise Anderton. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Pope Hall at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd., on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. until Mass at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ernest Saik, celebrant. Interment will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory with Daniel and David Ballow, James, Jeffrey, Keith and Kenneth Gleason, Don George and Buck Copeland serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are members of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Cedars Club of Baton Rouge and members of UCT. Special thanks to Dr. Hershel Dean, Dr. Alec Hirsch, Dr. Gerald Miletello and their staffs, Hospice of Baton Rouge, and family and friends for their care and support. Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

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Published by The Advocate from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Gleason

13 Entries

Stuart Moss

February 16, 2007

The staff and management of Metro Bowl would like to extend our prayers and condolences to Mrs. Mary's family. She bowled with us on Tuesday mornings for many years and was friends with many staff members and fellow bowlers. We will deeply miss her.

Fr. M. Jeffery Bayhi

February 14, 2007

Please know that you mom was always so good and kind to me and all of my endeavors. She was always there with a kind word and thought, and such a joy to be around. Please know that all of you will be in my thoughts and mass intentions.
Fr. M. Jeffery Bayhi

Deborah Guidry-Thornton

February 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I will truly miss her happy smile and great hugs at Church. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

Dean and Krista Goodin

February 14, 2007

What a great pleasure it was to know Aunt Mary. She adopted us as part of her LSU tailgating parties and her family. We will miss her zest for life and, of course, her "Tiger Bait"s.

John and Becky Agostinelli

February 14, 2007

For those who knew Aunt Mary, she will always remain a big part of our lives. We are very blessed to have enjoyed her love of family and inspired by her strong will to live life at its fullest.

February 13, 2007

Janet, Ed and Ellen,
The girls and I had the pleasure of getting to know Miss Mary while attending St. Luke's. She was always in happy spirits despite her health. She and her hugs will be missed!! You each are in our thoughts and prayers.Louise, Kelley and Lucy Hines

Cary/Gwen Fontenot

February 13, 2007

What an honor it was for us to have known Ms. Mary. We have thoroughly enjoyed our association with her at the Hell Mary Tailgaters LSU parties. She was a blessing to us, her friends, her family and her church. We shall miss her presence, but relish her memory. Prayers for peace and comfort. Warmly in Christ, Cary and Gwen Fontenot

Meredith Agostinelli

February 13, 2007

We are praying for you all. Stephen and I feel very blessed that we got to visit with Aunt Mary a few weeks ago. She will be missed.

Sandra &Bill Robertson

February 13, 2007

Our prayers are with my cousins on the loss of Our Aunt Mary, whom we all loved. We have fond memories of her love for all and those Tigers, our card games and fun here in Shreveport. Wonderful is Gods Gift to us with those memories and such a devoted servant of our Lord as Mary was.Our thoughts and Prayers are with yall and sorry we cannot be with you there but in Spirit we are.Actually Mary is our cousin but we called her Aunt as you all know. Love, Bill and Sandra Robertson and Emaree Wallace, Shreveport,Louisiana

Kathy and James Harris

February 13, 2007

When I think of Aunt Mary, I always think of Liverpool. She was so funny. She could keep you on your toes. You never got anything passed Mary. Hoping to see ya'll again in Haynesville. My prayers are with you.

February 13, 2007

Our prayers are with the Gleason family. We all have great memories of Mary when she was working at Guarantee. She will be sadly missed.

Pam Cahill, Ellen & Chunky Folks
Guarantee Service Team

Margaret Ducote-Cooper

February 13, 2007

My prayers are with you guys. I so dearly remember your Mom living across the street. She was always there to help. I am so sorry for your loss.

Judy and Bob Cate

February 13, 2007

Bob and I will miss seeing Mary at church, and the Cancer Support Group will miss her weekly kisses. Thanks, Mary.

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