Myrtle Battaglia

Myrtle Champagne Battaglia entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the age of 91. Born to the late Oliver Champagne and Orphise Dumond Champagne on January 30, 1931. A native of Theriot, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Wife of the late Philip Joseph Battaglia. Loving mother of Lisa (Ed), Maria (Reed), Stephanie, Michelle (Joe) and Gina. Beloved Grandmother of Lindsey, Courtney (Matt), Sarah, Meghan, Amanda (Brandon), Rebecca, Ben and Abigail. Great Grandmother of Easton, Leah, Hazel and Oliver. Survived by three sisters, Mayola, Mary, Geralyn, and one brother, Chester. Preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel and Irma, and one brother, Hubert.

Myrtle grew up on Bayou Dularge surviving off the land with a very loving family. As a child she only spoke French until attending school. She overcame lockjaw after stepping on a nail and went on to graduate from Terrebonne High School. Upon moving to New Orleans she met, through friends, her future husband, Philip. She was an excellent cook, beautiful seamstress and extremely devout in her faith. Myrtle loved her yard and was happiest while in her garden. She was affectionately known as Mawmaw and will be missed immensely by her daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. Above all we will miss her constant prayers.

Funeral services will be held at St. Clement of Rome Church, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. Visitation hours will take place from 10 am to 12 noon. A Catholic mass will be held at 12 pm following visitation. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Mausoleum, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. The family invites attendees to wear color, to reflect her love of gardening. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.