Edith G. Perkins

Edith G. Perkins passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2019. She was 98 years old. She was the eldest of 11 children, and is survived by her two sisters, Ione Bryson and Janice Bergeron (Barry), 4 godchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrthile Ganier and Mattie Schexnyder Ganier, 9 siblings, and many friends. Edith was a native of Davant, Louisiana resided in Illinois, and has been a longtime resident of the New Orleans area. She was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at LEITZ-EAGAN Metairie, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, on Thursday afternoon, November 14, 2019 at 1:30. Visitation will begin at 12:30. Inurnment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.