Audrey “May” Kielman Brock, age 93, a lifelong resident of Harahan, died peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Widow of the late Leroy V. Brock. She was the beloved mother of Janet B. Wild and Alan L. Brock (Paige), daughter of the late Louis Herman and Anna Rouillier Kielman; and sister of the late Evanis “Grace” K. Castagna. She is also survived by her granddaughter, April Brock Picou (Donnie) and great grandchildren Coryn Brock, Donald J. and Brock Picou. She was the devoted aunt of Tia and Tanner Castagna. Sister-in-law of Ruth Brock Walker and survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends who loved her unconditionally. A special thank you to her dear nieces and her best friend, Barbara Butera for all the love and support shown during this time.
May was an avid volleyball, basketball player and bowler and competed in Senior Olympics in those sports and a longtime member of Colonial Bowlerettes. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 3267, Harahan Senior Center, Silver Trotters, an Adoration Chapel volunteer, a founding member of St. Rita Mother’s Club, a member of the Altar Society, and recipient of the St. Louis Medallion.
She was a computer programmer for United Fruit Company/ Chiquita Brands for 46 years, and for over 25 years May was the face and voice of St. Rita’s Church for visitors and callers alike, working in the Parish Office. Her contagious joy and sense of humor was self-evident and always made people feel special and appreciated. A special thank you to Harmony Hospice and Metairie Health Care for their loving support and care.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church, 7100 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 12:30 PM, with visitation from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Mausoleum. In lieu of the usual remembrances, Masses are preferred. Condolences may be expressed online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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