Patricia Burnett Mehrtens

Patricia Carol Burnett Mehrtens passed away at her home on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Jefferson, LA. Born on October 15, 1952 to loving parents Anne Makey Burnett and George Roy Burnett, Patricia later graduated from Buckatunna High School and University of Southern Mississippi, held careers in both education and Prudential Gardner realty, and served as a manager and accountant of Maison Bourbon Jazz Club.

Patricia adored crocheting. It seemed she was always making someone something; favorites were scarves, doilies, and quilts. She also treasured scrapbooking, took the best pictures, veraciously read (romance novels, in particular), and loved to give. Patricia often donated to the ASPCA, Autism, and St. Jude’s, and giving cards was a must. She greatly looked forward to adorning each card with a special little note. Patricia was an absolutely lovely person.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, John Sr.; step-children Penny, John Jr. (Kelley), Jennifer (Rob), and Justin (Chantel); step-grandchildren Lauren, Hunter, Michael, Victoria, William, and Robby; brothers Bill (Pat) and Dan; and sister-in-laws Patsy, Merrie, and Pat. Though Patricia had no children of her own, she loved many as her own and with her whole heart. She was ‘Mama 2’ to Enrica-Anne, Zack, and Felicia, and like a grandmother to Daven-Angelo, Klauvs, Ava, and Mia. Patricia is also survived by an abundance of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, family, and friends. Patricia will be welcomed into Heaven by her parents; siblings JoAnn, Beverly, Richard, George Roy, Jr., Donald, and Francis Gabie; and nephew Carlo, Jr.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Patricia Monday, April 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will be followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, and interment thereafter at All Saints Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please offer donations to the National Audubon Society and/or the ASPCA.