Elsie Rita Bealer Fernandez passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Florien John Fernandez. Mother of Janie Mertz(James), John Fernandez, Debbie Morgan (Harold), Randy Fernandez(Mary) and Kim Fernandez (Laura). Daughter of the late Roman G. Bealer and Della Hebert Bealer. Sister of the late George and Charles A. Bealer. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Fernandez was a member of Mary Helpers and the Servites. A native of Mcdonoghville and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 44 years. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 11:30 AM. Interment in McDonogh Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 6PM until 10PM and Saturday from 8 AM until 11:30 AM. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.