AUDRY MALLORY MATTHEWS

Audry Lee Mallory Matthews was called to her heavenly home at East Jefferson General Hospital on Sunday, October 11, 2020 the age of 83. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Audry retired after over 35 years as a cook and caregiver. She was a faithful and active member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church of Houma, LA, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Vice President of the Deaconess Board and Pastor’s Aide Committee. After her health began to decline and she could no longer travel to Houma, she placed her membership at New Hope Baptist Church of Gretna, LA. She was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Chapter #35 Order of Eastern Star, Harvey, LA, serving as Associate Worthy Matron until her death. Beloved wife of the late Eddie Matthews. Devoted mother of Azalea M. Roussell, Sheila M. (Victor) Arceneaux, Buckeye, AZ, Cheryl M. (Rufus) Noble, Atlanta, GA, First Sergeant Marlene M. Marshall, U. S. Army, Retired, Harker Heights, TX and Yolanda W. (Joseph) Ledet. Loving grandmother of Calvin Wilson, Devona Wilson, Ralph Edwards II, Iuyana (Timothy) Miller, Dustin Arceneaux, Dominique Lewis, Tashie (Q. Paul) Odom, Jac’Quelle Ledet, and Ryan Roussell. Daughter of the late Leonard Mallory and Lillian Keller. Sister of the late Dorothy Johnson.  Aunt of Ernest Carter and Erin Rabitcheff of NY. Godmother of Rebecca Miller.  Devoted mother-in -law of the late First Sergeant Michael V. Lewis, U.S. Army, Retired, and Pastor Harold V. Roussell, Sr.  Loving and devoted friend of the late Dorothy Love. Audry is also survived by 7 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, other relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Heart of Hospice and MS. Brenetta Williby for the exemplary care provided to our mother during her illness. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of New Hope Baptist Church, Greater New Salem Baptist Church of Houma, LA and all neighboring churches; members of Mt. Pilgrim Chapter #35 Order of Eastern Star are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at New Hope Baptist Church, 434 7^th Street Gretna, LA on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Pastor Warren E. Johnson, officiating Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery-New Orleans, LA

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