Marilyn Mattingly

Marilyn Savoie Mattingly, 79, died a peaceful Christian death on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at her home in Belle Rose surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Daniel C. “D.C.” Mattingly; five daughters, Sabrina Mattingly, Marilyn Dawn Barbera and husband Alan, Celine Dubreuil and husband Mark, Ellen Bourgeois and husband Todd, and Mollie Landry and husband Chris; two sons, Chris D. Mattingly and wife Heidi and Daniel C. Mattingly and wife Sandy; 17 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, Sabin and Mildred Savoie and brother Donald J. Savoie.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Landry, Damian Cedotal, Brandon Barbera, David Dubreuil, Stephen Bourgeois, Douglas Landry, and Samuel Mattingly.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose. Celebrant will be Rev. Andrew Merrick. Entombment will follow at church mausoleum. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville.

Family would like to give a special thank you to Rev. Andrew Merrick for his support throughout her illness and at the time of her death; In-Home Health Care providers, Tanya Ballard, Melinda Cooks, Ella North, and Juanita Prejean; and Amedysis Home Health and Hospice, especially Debbie Demanuelle.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.

Condolences can be made at www.oursodonaldsonville.com.