Carolyn Estay Gerding

Carolyn Ann Estay Gerding, loving wife, mother and grandmother, entered into her Heavenly Father’s care on Sunday, February 21, 2016, while at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center. She was 74. A native of Larose, LA, Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Edward C. Gerding, Jr. for 54 years. Mother of Kelly Gerding Eddy of San Mateo, CA and Jamie Gerding D’Aquin and her husband Clifton D. D’Aquin, Jr. Grandmother of Christian and Nicholas D’Aquin. Sister of Janet Thibodeaux (Gerald) and Loretta Estay. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evans and Eula Ledet Estay. She retired from Entergy’s customer service department in 1999, after which she enjoyed a full life of travel, reading and attending the activities of her grandsons. She will also be deeply missed by her grand-dogs Stella and Maxy.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to join in the celebration of Carolyn’s life at the visitation that will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 4401 7th Street, Marrero, LA, on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 10 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 PM. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. The family wishes to thank Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center and Heart of Hospice for their wonderful care through this difficult time. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com