Betty Jo is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Wayne E. Edler, Sr.; children Wendy E. Benedetto (Randal) and Lance J. Edler, Sr.; brothers Joseph Coates (Kathy) and Bruce Coates (Darla); grandchildren Blake A. Benedetto (Lacy), Katelyn E. Montalbano (Scott), Lance J. Edler II (Jay), Brock W. Benedetto (Madison), and Stone A. Edler; and great-grandchildren Memphis Montalbano, Sophie Benedetto, Walker Montalbano, Reese Benedetto, Briggs Benedetto, Bronx Montalbano, and Jax Edler. She was preceded in death by parents Joseph Coates and Elizabeth Coates Matthis; son Wayne E. Edler, Jr.; sister Deborah Coates Cangelosi; and grandson Chase A. Edler.
Lover of Bingo Blitz and Pokeno, more than anything, Betty Jo adored her family. She will be truly, truly missed.
A visitation for Betty Jo will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Following the visitation will be an interment from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at St Roch Cemetery No. 2, 1725 Music Street, New Orleans, LA 70117.
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