Marlene Duronslet passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Daughter of the late Joseph Duronslet and Annalee R. Duronslet. Sister of Lynwood Duronslet (Frances), Dorothy D. Steinwinder (Ardy) and the late Terry Duronslet and Judith D. Fontanille (the late Cleveland). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
As a teenager, Miss Duronslet served in the Civil Air Patrol. She was a graduate of Metairie High School. She was a firm believer in higher education and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Loyola University and a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Mary’s Dominican College.
Miss Duronslet was very active in her social clubs. She always kept her social calendar full and her friends close. She was a member of BRAVO (New Orleans Ballet), East Jefferson Auxiliary, The Fine Arts Club, Leading Ladies Guild (JPAS), Metairie Woman’s Club, Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera, Women for a Better Louisiana and she was a former member of the New Orleans Ski Club. She was a long-time member of Metairie Ridge Presbyterian Church. She truly enjoyed cultivating lifelong friendships and did so.
Miss Duronslet was an avid traveler who traveled the world, saying that travel was the best education. She was always up for an adventure. She frequently traveled to New York where in her younger days she aspired to be a dancer on Broadway. She completed 10 years of dancing school. She performed in Summer Stock through King Reed Show in Upstate New York and Canada.
She was a very generous person who would always help anyone in need. Her deep desire was to provide for her family and friends. She 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., Metairie, LA on Friday, November 13, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s Chapel.
Interment will be private at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Fond memories and words of condolences may be shared at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
