Billie Jo Cecile Atwood Meyer

She is also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John J. Meyer, the one and only love of her life; son, William Gregory Meyer; and sister, Wanda June Marcantel.

Billie Jo is survived by her daughters, Tania Meyer Wilson (Randy) and Allison Leigh Meyer (Tim Heater); son, William Andrew Meyer; grandchildren Elizabeth “Biz” Wilson, Kendall Katherine Wilson, and Jonah Patrick Heater.

An active parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, she has served in many capacities from the Altar Society making Altar cloths to the St. Vincent Guild to helping brides as a wedding coordinator and rolling meatballs and baking for so many school Fairs, Bingo Nights, and Friday Fish Fries. She was Secretary of the Rose Petals Circle 16 of the Missionaries of St. Therese. Billie Jo enjoyed the fellowship at St. Dominic Monday Night Rosary. She has also volunteered at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Known particularly for her desserts and traditional New Orleans fare, when asked for restaurant recommendations from friends travelling to the city, her children would simply respond, “Our house.” The joy of her life was watching her 3 children enjoy each other’s company, laughing, eating, drinking, and sharing adventures. Her grandchildren meant everything to Billie Jo. She never missed a ride on the City Park train or Carousel, a trip to the Zoo, Aquarium, or Insectarium, and exploring the Children’s Museum or World War II Museum. We will think of her with every meal, every toast, and every trip.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Rosary, 3368 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 10:00am. Interment at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Propagation of the Faith, Missionaries of St. Therese, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70148.

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