Mary Elizabeth Holcombe Ludvigsen

Mary Elizabeth Holcombe Ludvigsen, age 84, a native of Mobile, resident of Fairhope and formerly of Gulf Shores and Pensacola, died June 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, who raised her, her parents, her sister Shirley and her brother JC. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, Michael Terry Ludvigsen, Sr. and her children; Michael, Jr. (Mary) of Gulf Shores, AL, Patrick (Leanne) of Jacksonville, FL, Joseph (Kate) of Clermont, FL, Timothy of Pensacola, FL, Elizabeth Tessin (Craig) of Woodbridge, VA, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mom lost both parents at a young age and was raised by her paternal grandmother. She attended Ursuline Academy in New Orleans and was a 1952 graduate of Convent of Mercy in Mobile. She completed several courses at Spring Hill College prior to starting work at Brookley Field, and marrying dad in 1959. It was a love affair that never ended. She was a devoted wife, loyal friend and a loving mother to her children and grandchildren and the many friends we brought home over the years, who still call her mom. Anyone who ever made it into one of the many couch photos became a part of the family. While her number one job was always as a homemaker, mom worked outside the home also. Often times as a volunteer. Whether substitute teaching, serving on the school board or doing cub scouts, mom always had something going on. She enjoyed the many careers she had over the years, the countless friends she made as she went though life with a smile and a positive word of encouragement. She drove, cooked, cleaned, taught and guided. But mostly, she loved and she loved unconditionally. Visitation will be held at Radney Funeral Home, Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, June 22, beginning at 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mobile on Saturday, June 23 beginning at 11 a.m., with graveside committal to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be offered to St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or American Cancer Society, 110 Montlimar Dr. #42, Mobile, AL 36609.