Mary Allen Jackson Corder passed away on the morning of Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the age of 94, gracefully and peacefully. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Louise Allen Jackson and John Ellett Jackson, her brother, John E. Jackson, Jr., and her beloved husband, H. Robert Corder. She is survived by two sons, Henry R. Corder, Jr. (Porter) and John E. Corder, five granddaughters, Cathy Ducanes (Chris), Amanda Singh (Jason), Sarah Heary (Mike), Elizabeth Barksdale (Mac) and Louise Gaston (Dave) and ten wonderful great-grandchildren.
A lifelong New Orleanian, Mary Allen was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandparent and great-grandparent. She loved her family fiercely, and was affectionately known by all close to her as “Googie”. Her social activities were numerous including New Orleans Country Club, the Orleans Club and Sybarites, which she helped organize. After her golfing days, a competitive bridge game with food friends was her favorite sport. For decades, she selflessly dedicated time and creativity to supporting civic and philanthropic causes such as the New Orleans Open (Golf-chair of ladies committee) and the Blue Rose Ball for St. Michael’s Special School. For almost fifty years, she contributed her creative and artistic talent through carnival ball theme and set design for the Krewe of Osiris. Later in life, and to the delight of the residents, her focus became social activities at Poydras Home. And oh… did she still love to play bridge!!!
Of note, in the 60’s, Mary Allen co-founded and managed Designamatique, Inc., a groundbreaking event planning firm. As a woman business owner, she successfully served corporate and personal clients for over 25 years. Each event was an original work of art, as though she were putting paint on canvas. There were many memorable debutante parties and wedding celebrations.
Mary Allen’s life was well lived. She was resilient and her take-charge approach to each day served her well. Stories abound and she will be missed by all who knew her. Our family wishes to thank Passages Hospice and Poydras Home for their grace and compassionate care for our mother. A private funeral service and interment took place on Friday, July 19, 2019.
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