Muriel "Goldie" Ann Hope Stevens

Muriel "Goldie" Hope Stevens passed away Monday Feb. 24, 2020 at the age of 80. Loving mother of four children, Pamela Stevens Berrigan, Kim Stevens Gentry, Alexis Stevens Marino and James Stevens (Rusty). She was the beloved grandmother of Carlo Marino III and Kacy Marino. Great Grandmother to Antonio "Tony" Marino and Zack Marino, along with Cynthia Wimprine who was like a daughter to her. Muriel was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Hope and the late Juanita Burbank Hope. She was the sister to the late Frank Hope, Jr. Along with her BFF, the late Delores "Jean" Barrios.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she loved to entertain, cook, playing cards, slot machines, music and dancing. She was a talented artist and was passionate about decorating for the holidays. She loved Christmas and Mardi Gras. Even into her senior years she found parades to be so much fun. There was a time before Hurricane Katrina that Goldie was an avid doll collector with an admirable collection of old and popular dolls.

We would like to thank the entire staff of Metairie Healthcare for taking care of our mom for the past five years. She made many friends there among the staff and residents. There were some that she loved like family and we know that they loved her too.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Visitation on Monday, March 2, 2020 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will immediately follow at Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana.