Catherine Monteleone Ledger

CATHERINE MONTELEONE LEDGER passed away in her sleep on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Ernest Ledger, Sr. for 64 years, she is survived by her son, Gilbert Ernest Ledger, Jr. Daughter of the late Gustave Montelone and Anna Chetta Monteleone; sister of the late Henry Monteleone, Felix Monteleone, Philomena Mahnke, and Lillian Guedry; sister-in-law of the late Genevieve Flaming Monteleone, Harry Guedry, and Rudolph ‘Jake’ Mahnke. Beloved aunt of Linda Guedry Babst, Diane Guedry, Anne Guedry deVilleneuve, Robert Guedry, and John Mahnke. A native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie since 1983, Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She excelled at cooking, sewing, and handiwork projects. She delighted in spending time with family, especially babies and children. Her dogs Mickey and Terry were also very dear to her heart. She enjoyed traveling, card games, and an occasional trip to the casino. She taught at St. Mary of the Angels School. She was a parishioner of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to all of her caregivers for their attentive and loving care.

Relatives and friends are invited for visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 22, and to the 12:00 noon Funeral Mass in the Lake Lawn Metairie Chapel. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com