On Thursday, July 2, 2020, Dolores “Tuttie” Hock Dill Kepner passed away peacefully at her home in Metairie, LA at the age of 89. She was born in Algiers Point on August 30, 1930 to the late Milton Joseph Hock and Osceola Casler Hock. Tuttie was a lifelong New Orleanian who made her mark on the city in a big way. She is survived by her five children, William Dill, III (Susan), Shawn Dill Klein (Lee), Colleen Dill Johnson (Joe), Mara Dill Breland (Keith) and Christopher Dill, Sr. (Jennifer). Loving Nana to 12 grandchildren, Jessica Ditch, Meghan Januszek, Jonathan Klein, Elizabeth Luria, Victoria Bagot, Christina Smith, Matthew Johnson, Andrew Breland, William Breland, Abigail Breland, Alexandra Breland, and Christopher Dill, Jr., and 12 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her late husbands, William Dill, Jr. and Dr. Sewall Kepner. She was the sister of Milton Hock, Jr. (Katie), Dennis Hock, Sr. (Carol), Joycelyn Champagne (C.J.), Paulette Hock and the late Warren Hock and Raymond Hock (Exia). A Mardi Gras icon, Tuttie, along with family, founded the Krewe of Cleopatra, the first all-female Mardi Gras Krewe on the Westbank in 1972. She hailed as the Captain for 48 years. The consummate lady, Tuttie prided herself on a family-oriented club that started off with a few hundred women to now being a Super Krewe and stand out parade during the carnival season. To know Tuttie was to love her, a true Queen to so many who adored her. She set an incredible example for her entire family. Tuttie’s faith in God was palpable, a devout Catholic who never missed Mass. She always placed everything in God’s Hands. While she has left this Earth, her light will continue to shine. Her gentle touch and infectious smile touched many hearts during her lifetime. Tuttie truly embodied the motto of her Krewe, “Her Beauty Is Timeless... Her Age Is Now - Forever.” The Family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Sid Bhansali, Dr. Randy Rossignol, Dr. Herbert Mayer, Suzanne and Gerald Arceneaux, Emma Plaisance, Michele Rotolo, Paul Leman and dear neighbor, Gaynell Porretto. The love and care given to her was truly appreciated. It will never be forgotten. There will be a private (invite-only) Mass and Memorial Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, Thursday, July 9, 2020. In her honor, a celebration of her life will be announced at a later date, when all family and friends can safely gather. While flowers are welcome, the family asks for Masses to be said in her honor. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com
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