Mary Ellen Judlin

Mary Ellen was born on May 8, 1955, in New Orleans to Madeleine Sophie Caire Grenier and Charles Desiré Grenier, Jr. She attended Academy of the Sacred Heart from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She later attended Louisiana State University and went on to graduate from University of New Orleans in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. She also earned her Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) certification.

Ellen devoted more than four decades to a distinguished career in banking and financial services. She worked for nearly 20 years at Hibernia National Bank and was part of the 2005 merger with Capital One. After several years with Omni Bank, she accepted the position of Audit Director at Fidelity Homestead Bank in 2010. In 2016, she was promoted to the position of Senior Vice President and Director of Internal Audit for Fidelity Bank. In June 2024, she retired, looking forward to spending more time with her family and loved ones.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ellen was a loving mother, known for her effervescence, warmth, and vibrant spirit. She was truly a friend to everyone and never met a person she didn’t get along with. Her kindness, laughter, and genuine interest in others left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She also gave back to her community as a dedicated member of the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity Board, reflecting her generous heart and commitment to serving others. As a member of the Women of Distinction, nicknamed “the Rosies” after the famous WWII icon Rosie the Riveter, Ellen helped to promote and support the Habitat mission in 2018. She also volunteered at the annual Hogs for Cause Fundraiser and Festival, which raises money for pediatric brain cancer.

Ellen will be deeply missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and all whose lives she touched. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles D. "Ray" Grenier, Jr. of New Orleans and Madeleine Sophie Grenier of Edgard, LA. Ellen is survived by her long-term partner Robert Pearcy, and her children, Rebecca Bourg, Brandon Bourg and Rachel Judlin. She is also survived by sisters and brother, Margaret Ann d'Hemecourt (Bob), Rosemary Grenier Eigen (Barry), Charles Grenier (Julie) and Elizabeth Garcia (Armando), and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Chapel at the Academy of the Sacred Heart at 4521 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, on Saturday, February 28th at 10:00am, with visitation starting at 9:00am. A Celebration of Ellen’s life will follow at the Southern Yacht Club at 105 N Roadway St, New Orleans, LA 70124, from 12:00pm to 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity or Academy of the Sacred Heart are preferred.