Nancy Ludolph Montelepre

Nancy Clare Ludolph Montelepre entered eternal rest on August 2, 2020 at her home in Metairie, LA. She was born on February 24, 1928 in Shreveport, LA to the late Augustine and Elizabeth Ludolph. Preceded in death by her sisters Elizabeth Bond and Patricia Bender, she is survived by her husband Joseph, sisters Cecile Brashear and Dana LeSueur, and brother Anthony Ludolph (Dolores). She grew up in Marshall, TX and later attended Incarnate Word College in San Antonio. She transferred to Loyola University, where she earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and met the love of her life, Joseph P. Montelepre, Sr. Nancy and Joe were married for 68 wonderful years. Nancy was the loving mother of Joseph Montelepre, Jr. (Karen), Robert Montelepre (Marian), Eileen Dillmann (Chuck), Kevin Montelepre (Cheryl), Lisa Herr (Brett) and Dawn Gillen (Glenn). She was the proud grandmother of Danny Montelepre (Ami), Tiffany Bacon (Tim), Ryan Montelepre, Paul Montelepre, John Montelepre, Lisa Stierwald (Rob), Jamie Montelepre (James Bartelle), Katherine Montelepre, Laura Bassil (Jason), Christine Montelepre, Dawn Binder (Trey), Kelly Dillmann, Dustin Dillmann (Heather), Jeffrey Montelepre (Ashleigh), Stephen Montelepre, Elizabeth Montelepre, Anne-Marie Montelepre, Kristen Herr, Rachel Herr, Madison Gillen, Mallory Gillen and Glenn “Patrick” Gillen, Jr. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren: Lexi Montelepre, Allie Montelepre, Christian Bacon, Charlotte Bacon, Claire Bacon, Colleen Bacon, Elizabeth Stierwald, Robert Stierwald, Benjamin Bassil, Lily Bassil, Hunter Binder, Avery Binder, and Caden Dillmann. Nancy’s large family was her pride and joy. Well into her 80’s, she would frequently sit on the floor to play with a great grandchild, simply because they asked “Grandma, would you play with me?” Nancy and Joe began their pharmacist careers by opening their own pharmacy. Nancy then went on to work for the former Montelepre Memorial Hospital pharmacy, Charity Hospital pharmacy and finally the State of Louisiana’s pharmacy. She always put God first in her life. Other than her family, her true passion was to spread devotion to the Holy Rosary. She organized and hosted a weekly Block Rosary at her home from 1972 until the recent pandemic. In 1983, she initiated, developed, and organized the annual St. Clement of Rome Rosary Rally and continued as a main organizer of the Rally through 2016. Distributing rosaries, rosary CDs and scapulars to anyone willing to pray, she became affectionately known as “The Rosary Lady.” Nancy attended daily mass until she became limited by her health. She was very involved in numerous ministries and activities at her parish church, St. Clement of Rome. Firmly believing in the power of prayer, she spent countless hours in the Adoration Chapel. Special thanks to Nancy’s caregivers for their care, comfort and compassion. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at 12:30pm at St. Clement of Rome Church, Metairie, LA on Saturday, August 8, with a private burial to follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30am to 11:45am, with recitation of the rosary at 11:45am. Due to the current pandemic, masks are required at the church. The Rosary and Funeral Mass will be live streamed for those who cannot attend and can be accessed through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82792403713

In lieu of flowers, please consider Masses or a donation to St. Clement of Rome Church (Rosary Devotions Ministry), 4317 Richland Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002.

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