Barbara Jean Martin

Barbara Jean Martin passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the age of 79 in Gretna, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth R. Martin; parents, Kathleen and William T. Davidson; sister, Mary Alice Mazzella; niece Donna Mazzella Benson; nephews, Larry Mazzella and Steve Heaps; great niece Haylee Mazzella; and brother in law, Thomas Mazzella Sr. Barbara is survived by numerous nieces and nephews of the following families: Landry, Mazzella, Benson, Heaps, Davidsons, Millers and dear friends Pooch, Louise Poche and family. Barbara had a 40 year career in the accounting department of South Central Bell. She was a contributor to St. Jude Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project and Food for the Hungry. She was a very giving woman and will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 11am. Visitation will begin at 9am. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Due to city regulations, masks are required. In lieu of flowers, family asks you to consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children Hospital in Barbara Martin’s memory at www.stjude.org. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.