Melinda Cotham Cotham Crutti

Mary Melinda Cotham Crutti, a resident of Harvey, LA, died on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at age 66. Born April 17, 1947 in New Orleans, Melinda is mourned by her husband of 34 years, John A. Crutti. Daughter of the late H.C. Jr. and Juliette Perilloux Cotham. Mother of Lorraine C. Loy (David), John A. “Jay” Jr. (Jessica), Sarah E., and the late Rachael E. Crutti. Sister of Charlotte C. Boice (Charles), twin brother H.C. “Mickey” Cotham III (Amy), and Lisa C. Pizani (Armand). Sister-in-law of Peter (Myra) and Joseph (Deborah) Crutti, and Barbara C. Cambre (Larry). Proud grandmother of Gabrielle L. McKinney (Drew), David, Micah, Seth, and Camille Loy, Daniel Crutti; great-grandmother of Dayton and Mae McKinney, Dakota Juneau, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Melinda was a board member of the Westbank ARC for many years. She loved the theater and opera. She enjoyed spending her time with her family and grandchildren.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Westside Leitz-Eagan, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Visitation from 10:00 am until funeral time. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, LA. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association