Marie Distefano Harding entered into Eternal Rest in the early afternoon of Friday, October 21, 2011. Beloved wife of Kenneth Charles Harding and mother of William J. Harding (Judy). Daughter of the late Florence Lagatutta Distefano and Rosario Distefano. Sister of Florence D. Najolia, Rosalie D. Ingrassia, Santo Distefano, Nunzio Distefano and the late Catherine D. Bourgoyne , Vincent Distefano, Joseph Distefano, William Distefano and Yvonne Distefano. Mrs. Harding, age 96 years, was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Gretna for the past 63 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 10 AM to 1 PM. A Mass will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com.