Dorothy Dell "Dottie" Hayden deBrueys

Dorothy Dell Hayden deBrueys (Dottie) passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019. She was born on December 27, 1934 in Wilmer, Louisiana to the late Norman and Daisy Hayden. Dottie is also preceded in death by her much loved only sibling Liz Mahony; niece Dawn Cahall and former husband Lee deBrueys. She is survived by her nephew Wallace F. (Ricky) Wiegand and family of Tylertown, Mississippi; nephew Scott Martin Wiegand; brother-in-law Michael Mahony of Largo, Florida; cousin JoAnn Bonck and family of Metairie, Louisiana as well as several very dear friends.

Dottie moved to New Orleans during her early years. She graduated from Fortier High School and from Blue Mountain College where she earned her degree in English. Dottie received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Tulane University. Subsequently she had a long career as an administrative social worker with the Louisiana Department of Public Welfare, where she was responsible for monitoring grants dispersed to various public agencies including local school systems.

As a devoted family member, she was caretaker of her mother during Daisy’s declining years and both loving and supportive to her sister, niece and nephews. She was a stalwart member of the First Baptist Church where she was a talented soprano in the church choir. She later became a charter member of Faith Baptist Church.

Dottie was a gifted amateur photographer and applied her skills to creating lovely greeting cards for friends and family, as well as producing the Faith Baptist Church newsletter.

During her retirement years, she enjoyed traveling and playing cards with her friends. She graciously hosted many Mardi Gras and St. Patrick Day parade parties, during the years she lived on the parade route.

Six years ago, she moved to Sunrise Living Center in Metairie where she participated in activities and hosted her friends until declining health prevented her from doing so.

She was a caring and loyal friend and family member who will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

A celebration of life and Memorial Service will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 7902 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, on Saturday November 16, 2019 at 1:00pm. Interment in Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum will be held at a later date.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.