Lorraine L. Martin

Mrs. Lorraine L. Martin passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019 at the age of 96 ½ . Born in New Orleans on March 19, 1923, she led a long and blessed life. Lorraine retired after working for the federal government for forty years as a data analysist in the Department of Agriculture. Lorraine was a devoted parishioner at Divine Mercy Catholic Church.

She married her beloved husband Philbert late in life and enjoyed the blessing of becoming the mother to his three children, and the grandmother to three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Lorraine was preceeded in death by her husband Philbert Martin, parents Elanora and Peter Smith, her sisters Dorothy Gatipon (Ernest) and Margaret Murphy (John), and her much loved nephew John Murphy (Donna).

She is survived by her nephew Stephen Murphy (Vivian) and their son David; step-children Phil Martin (Xochitl), Phyllis Embry (the late John), Gerard Martin (Dena); grandchildren Emily, Matthew, and Michele Martin; and great-grandchildren Kennedy and Oliver Martin.

Lorraine leaves behind many friends and family members who will miss her dearly, especially her exceptional neighbors Mike and Debbie Fisher.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Kenner, LA on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 12 Noon. A visitation will begin at 11AM until Mass time. Interment to follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum in New Orleans, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com