Roslyn M. Schneider

Roslyn M. Schneider passed away with her family beside her on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born in New Orleans to the late Angelina A. Marshall and John J. Marshall, Jr. Roslyn attended Soule Business College after high school. She owned Uptowner Antiques, Inc and Uptowner Beauty Salon with her husband, Jimmy. She was a great partner in life and in business, and together they experienced many wonderful European buying trips for the antique shop. Through the business and trips, she and Jimmy made many long-lasting foreign and local friends. Friends that Roslyn cherished.

Roslyn was a loving mother and Nana to her grandchildren. She was selfless to her own needs and always concerned about her family. She was a gentle and kind soul. Roslyn was an avid sports fan and loved the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. She also loved watching tennis all year long.

Roslyn is survived by her husband of 61 years, James M. Schneider; her daughter, Gretchen S. Burghardt; her sons, Christian M. Schneider (Kirsten) and Marshall A. Schneider; grandchildren, Lexie Aguillard, Grace Schneider, Eugenie Burghardt and Madeline Burghardt; and brother, John J. Marshall, III (Daleen). She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christian J. Schneider and her parents. The family would like to give special thanks to Maria, Tanya, Carla, Dr. Phillip Denoux, Theresa, and Dr. George Therapondos for the care they provided. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass for Roslyn at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Friday, May 23, 2025. A visitation will begin at 9:00AM until the Mass begins at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Volunteers of America’s Adoption Program or Second Harvest Food Bank.