Meryl Catherine Ortte Dodge entered her eternal life in heaven with her Lord Jesus Christ on September 30, 2022. She was born in New Orleans on March 16, 1926 to the late Henrietta Deuchert Ortte Landry and Albert Joseph Ortte. Meryl was predeceased by her husband of 74 years, Maynard Burnham Dodge (Burnie), and is survived by her three children, Cynthia Dodge Teague (Terry), Gerald Maynard Dodge (Lynn), and Christopher Evan Dodge (Gina), as well as 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
After graduating from Eleanor McMain High School, she went to a business school and then worked until one month before her daughter was born.
Meryl resided in River Ridge for many decades. She was a long time member of New Orleans Bible Church, helping wherever needed, most often in the nursery.
Meryl enjoyed gardening, quilting and sewing. She had a special place in her heart for German Shepherd dogs and especially stray cats. Meryl was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.
Services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 1:00PM followed by a service at 2:00PM