Marion Marie Lombard Tobelman, lovingly known to her family and friends as “Nanny” or “Grandma”, went to reunite with her one true love, her husband of 34 years, Charles David Tobelman, Jr. on August 23, 2019.
Marion, was born on October 3, 1921 to the late Frank Lombard and the late Mathilde Rulh Lombard. Marion was one of nine children born to Frank and Mathilde.
Marion is survived by her twin children, Marion Tobelman Coon (Tom) and Charles David Tobelman, III (Susan), her sister Mildred Deibel and her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Lombard; June Tobelman and Fredna Tobelman.
Marion is also survived by her four grandchildren, Clayton T. Coon (Gretchen); Stephanie E. Tobin (Trip); Bridget Johnston; Rachel T. Adams (Joe) and nine great grandchildren: Hope Tobin; Everett Johnston; Reagan Adams; Blaze Tobin; Molly Johnston; Jackson Adams; Walker Adams; Beatrice Coon; Gwendolyn Coon as well as dozens of nephews and nieces.
Marion was preceded in death by her brothers Milton Lombard; Harold Lombard; Anthony Lombard; Myron Lombard; Frank Lombard, her sisters Lorrine Fazzio; Gloria Schlumbrecht and her great-grandson, Gage Tobin.
Marion was an active member of the Harahan Senior Center and enjoyed many years of fun activities and friendships there.
Marion was a devout Catholic with special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary to whom she prayed daily.
Marion was a devoted wife, mother, grand-mother, great grand-mother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend who always thought of others before herself. Marion loved all of her family unconditionally, and they all loved her in return. She lived totally for her family and never wanted to inconvenience anyone. She never had an unkind work to say about anyone. She will be greatly missed
Marion’s family want to express their gratitude to two special friends, Althea Harrington and Amenta Ford for the love and care that they provided to Marion over the last few months.
Special thanks also to the nurses and staff (especially section 4B) at Ochsner Medical Center, Kenner for the loving care and support they provided not only to Marion, but also to her family during the last days of her life.
Family, friends as well as staff and members of the Harahan Senior Center and Ochsner Medical Center are invited to a visitation from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA with a Catholic Funeral Mass beginning at 1:00 P.M. August 28, 2019, with internment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum immediately following the Mass.
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