Ila Belle Stanley O’Brien Ayars

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Howard Stanley and Lorraine May Marshall Stanley and her sons, Kenneth Mark Ayars and John Michael Ayars. She is survived by her son, James Kevin O’Brien, her grandchildren, Angel Ayars, Kyle O’Brien, and Bridget O’Brien, and her great-grandson, Michael Ayars.

Ila was a West Virginia native who lived in Virginia and Florida before making New Orleans her home. She worked as a travel agent and Director of Hotel Sales before joining Avondale Shipbuilding, Inc. As a shipbuilder, her career grew in responsibility as she educated herself in planning and project management. She was a witty and fun loving person in all aspects of her life. She loved New Orleans, the Saints, and cooking her special gumbo to entertain friends and family. She will be missed by those who were touched by her kindness and generosity.

Special thanks is given to the staff of Marrero Healthcare Center for their thoughtfulness to Ila in her final years.

Services for Ila Belle will be private.