Celestine Joseph McElroy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Mrs. McElroy was a native of Houma, LA and a was resident of Metairie, LA. Beloved wife of the late Martin McElroy. Mother of Ilene Lancaster and David Herrera. Grandmother of Natalie Matherne (husband, Larry) and Jonathan Shields. Great grandmother of Landon Matherne. Daughter of the late Julien Joseph and Alberta “Birdie” Kohmann Joseph. Also survived by “The Girls”, Angel and Rosie and by many friends. Mrs. McElroy was a wonderful cook and one of her joys was entertaining family and friends. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Saturday, February 28, 2015 beginning at 11:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 1:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Interment will be in Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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