Geraldine Mary Philip Landry was lifted up to heaven in the early morning of March 30, 2020 at the age of 81. She fought a courageous battle while here on earth for the last six months. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Odette Philip, sister Cathleen, brother Nicholas, and her son, Hilton G. Landry II. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 ½ years Hilton G. Landry, her daughter Angelia Landry (Daniel Gauthreaux), her son Kenneth Landry, grandchildren Daniel Jordon Gauthreaux and Hilary Grace Landry, her daughter-in-law Jamie Landry, and her brother James Philip Jr (Mary Ellen). She is also survived by many cousins and friends. Geraldine was a native of Waggaman, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA for 53 years. She was a graduate from the first graduating class of West Jefferson High School in 1956, attended Loyola University and graduated from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in 1959. She worked as a registered nurse for Hotel Dieu Hospital in the pediatric and emergency room departments. When Hotel Dieu became University Hospital, she worked in the emergency room and headed up the new triage department. Mrs. Landry was a dedicated registered nurse for 46 years and worked until one week after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when she was evacuated by airboat and flown to San Antonio, Texas. After retirement, she enjoyed being a member of St. Rosalie Catholic Church Altar Society, going out to eat with her high school friends, donating to her favorite charities, traveling, talking to cousins and friends, shopping, and spending time with her family. Mom was always ready to help out by donating to her church’s food pantry, church fair, donating homemade clothes for children and adults, making homemade quilts for people, and mending clothes for anyone who needed assistance. Geraldine was a very loving and compassionate person who will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Due to the pandemic of the COVID-19 and sanctions imposed, a private funeral and graveside burial was held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Westlawn Cemetery with Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home handling the arrangements. On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM, a memorial service to celebrate her life and cherish her memory will be held at St. Rosalie Church in Harvey LA. In keeping with guidelines all in attendance to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
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