Marion Morvant McNamara died peacefully on April 28, 2021, at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her parents, Camille Morvant and Lillian Hotard Morvant. She was also predeceased by her brothers Dr. Richard A. Morvant and Robert D. Morvant, her sister-in-law June Paine Morvant, and her granddaughter, Sheri Ellis Murray.
She is survived by her children Carol M. Gordon, Patricia M. Ellis (Donald), Dr. John P. McNamara (Lisa), Kathy M. Koutsioukis (Yannis), and Mary M. Miller (Eric). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and her sister-in-law Elaine Toups Morvant.
Marion graduated from Ursuline Academy and Ursuline College. She had a long career as a dedicated and beloved teacher at Holy Name of Jesus School. She was a member of the Orleans Club and a charter member of The Garden Sprouts Garden Club.
A memorial mass and inurnment will take place at a later date in Thibodaux, La.
Thank you to her devoted sitter Carolin Bell and to the staff at Chateau de Notre Dame and Our Lady of Wisdom for their kindness and care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PLEASE Foundation at P.O. Box 9223, Metairie, La 70055. The PLEASE Foundation is a New Orleans non-profit organization which provides high school scholarships for at-risk children seeking a Catholic Education.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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