Marilyn D. Rabalais passed away on January 20, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born in New Orleans Louisiana to the late Josephine and Frank Strada. She had been a long time resident of the Jefferson Parish area, living in Metairie the majority of her life.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her son Craig Rabalais and her former husband and companion, Dave Rabalais, Sr. and her sister, Lucretia Achary. She is survived by her children, April Pitre and Dave Rabalais Jr., grandchildren William Pitre, Kristina Pitre (partner Roger Trahan) and Christopher Pitre (wife Crystal), great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Clement, Anthony Clement and Elliot Trahan, niece Andrea Achary and nephew Frank Achary (wife Linda) and lastly, her four-legged companion “Skippy”, the true love and joy of her life.
Marilyn Rabalais retired from Sears Credit Department after more than 25 years of service. She was a dedicated mother to her children and grandchildren and in her later years was cared for by her daughter April Pitre with support from dear family friend, Theresa Williams. She will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022 beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by a memorial mass at 1:00 p.m. at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA.
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