Beloved wife of the late Walter Allard Duplantier, DDS.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Duplantier Suarez and Wanda Duplantier Birdsall (Gary, MD); Sons, Bradley Michael Duplantier, MD (Dorothy), Leonard Eugene Duplantier, and Allen Jacob Duplantier, PhD (Kim); Grandchildren, Jeanette Suarez Hunter (Graeme), Lauren Suarez Brunell (Kyle), Gabrielle Suarez King (Austin), Julianne R. Suarez, DVM (Brendan, fiancé), Claire Duplantier Villines, Martin J. Duplantier, DDS (Tatiana, fiancé), Gary J. Birdsall (Kandice), Father Paul Birdsall, Celeste Birdsall Terrebonne (Andrew), Hannah Birdsall Naquin (Anthony), Andre J. Birdsall, Matthew J. Birdsall, Dana M. Duplantier, Jonathan A. Duplantier, Grace M. Duplantier, Mary C. Duplantier, Sarah E. Duplantier, Peter J. Duplantier, Andrew J. Duplantier, Catherine A. Duplantier, Anna E. Duplantier, and Joseph C. Duplantier; Great grandchildren, Nathan K. Brunell, Carley L. Brunell, Miles B. Brunell, Evan A. Hunter, Zoe M. Hunter, Nolan G. Hunter, Gary J. Birdsall III, Eleanor C. Birdsall, Eric M. Villines and Harper S. King; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Vera Muller Senac; and brothers, Robert Muller and Alvin Muller.
Dorothy was a member of the Gentilly Woods Garden Club, St. Catherine of Sienna Adoration Chapel, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and taste consultant with the U.S. Dept. of Food and Agriculture. She graduated from St. Anthony of Padua Grammar School and St. Mary's Dominican High School.
Dorothy lived for her family, who were her inspiration, carrying the spirit of endless joy, pride, and happiness. She was affectionately referred to as Memere by her grandchildren & great grandchildren, who she treasured with kindness and dedication.
She guided her family with unwavering love which came from her strong Catholic faith and devotion to Mary.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Paul Birdsall, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd in Metairie, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11 AM. Visitation will begin at 10 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please, send contributions to the St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd, St. Benedict, LA 70457.
Dorothy's family would like to thank the staff at Nouveau Marc Retirement Home, the Lake Louise House, Chateau de Notre Dame Hospice, and Monique Brannon, RN, at Metro Med Pass.
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