Mergie Bergeron Miller, 81, a long-time resident of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, on May 25, 2023. She was born November 4, 1941 in Arnaudville, Louisiana to Aurelie and Mable Bergeron. She was married for 56 years to her loving husband, Wilson (Jay) Miller. Before his passing in 2014, they formed a singing group with two friends called “The Four Seniors”. They volunteered their time performing at retirement homes throughout the city, and enjoyed spending time with the elderly residents.
In addition to her beautiful singing voice, Mergie had many passions, including her delicious Cajun cooking. She also enjoyed hobbies of sewing and crafting. Above all, she provided a loving home for her husband and four children.
Loving mother of Karen, Glenn, Wayne (Carol) Miller, and the late Randall Miller. Devoted grandmother of Lillian, Lucas and Brandon (Vindhya) Miller, and two great grandchildren, Naomi and Nolan Miller. Cherished sister of Authurine Adams (Roger), Peggy Besse (Ferdnand), James Bergeron (Jeannette) and Brenda Cordova, and the late Iris Stelly, Lucille Stelly, Gurvis Bergeron (Patricia) and Russell Bergeron (Sandra).
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie LA on Thursday, June 1 beginning at 6:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 8:30 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Another visitation will be held on Friday, June 2 at Hargrave Funeral Home, 1031 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, LA from 9-11 am, followed by a funeral service. Interment will be in Morgan City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/louisiana. Our heartfelt thanks to The Blake Retirement Community/Memory Care Unit and Passages Hospice, for the wonderful care and love she received.
The online guestbook is available at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com.
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