Esther Mary Dufrene Mayfield passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Wife of the late Jeffray James Mayfield, Sr. of 50 years. Loving mother Joy Mayfield Stein (companion Rickie Pares), and the late Jeffray James Mayfield, Jr.(Trudy). A proud grandmother of Mark Stein, Jr. (Michelle), James Mayfield III (Candice), Jeremy Mayfield (Rebekah), Jared Mayfield (Ashleigh), and the late Leslie Michel Stein and a great grandmother of 11 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Clothile Frickey Dufrene and Vincent Dufrene. Sister of Rita Cole (the late Gene), Vivian Curole (Milton), Melvin Dufrene (Shirley), Joyce Elloit (the late William), Carroll Dufrene (June), and the late Gail Michel, Irma Gros (Fred), Shirley Booth (Lawrence), and Audrey Soileau (Howard). She is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age 88, a native of Barataria and a lifelong resident of Lafitte, LA. Esther worked for many years as a cosmetologist. She enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, casino trips, cooking but mostly spending time with her family. The family would like extend their appreciation to the staff of Belle vie Living Center and Hospice Compasses for compassionate care given to Ms. Esther.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 2653 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, LA on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment at St. Pius Mausoleum in Crown Point. On line condolences available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com
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