Marilyn Rita Forest Nulty Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marilyn passed away peacefully at home the morning of July 20th. She was born and raised in New Orleans; graduated from St John the Baptist parochial school and John McDonogh High School. She was married to her late husband, Rodney, for 66 years before his passing. In 1950 they were the first couple married in St. Rita Parish in Harahan. They were residents of River Ridge for 58 years where they raised their four children. A parishioner of St. Matthew the Apostle Parish since its inception, Marilyn faithfully attended Mass there and selflessly volunteered her time to assist the Teresian Sisters and to help with the CYO. Later, she was a devoted member of the St. Theresa Prayer Group. She was a longtime and valued employee of Analytical Studies/Multi Quest. After retirement she became a member of the Harahan Senior Center where she rarely missed the Canasta and Domino games. She also helped to put on the Center’s numerous dinners, dances and other events. She participated in many trips sponsored by senior groups and church groups. Marilyn loved dancing at any opportunity and was a member of a square dancing club for many years. Mardi Gras was one of her favorite holidays, attending as many parades as possible, as well as riding in the New Orleans truck parade on Mardi Gras day for several years. But most of all she loved her family and loved having them gather at her home for Sunday dinners and to celebrate birthdays and holidays. She was a kind person with a generous spirit who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Rodney Nulty. Mother of Lawrence Gerard Nulty (Marilyn), Geralyn Nulty Lips (Robert), Patrick Gerard Nulty (Paula), and the late Timothy Gerard Nulty. Grandmother of Christine Foley Wyble (Joedy), Rebecca Foley, Benjamin Foley (Alison), Elizabeth Nulty Mirto (Dave), Katie Nulty Parrot (Chad), Patrice Nulty McKinnie (Taylor) and Paige Nulty. Great Grandmother of Christopher, Trey, Brandon, Lauren, Nicholas, Jacob, Abigail, Violet, and William. Daughter of the late Thelma Odile Chenevert Forest and Louis Edmond Forest, Jr. Sister of Ronald Louis Forest (Lois), Wayne G. Forest (Linda) and the late JoAnn Mary Forest Scuderi. Daughter in law of the late Mary Adele Belletto. Sister in law of the late William Lloyd Nulty. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Words of Remembrance at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Friday, July 30, 2021. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00a.m. Words of Remembrance at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church at 12:00 p.m. 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery No.1, 5000 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to an Alzheimer’s research organization such as Alzheimer’s Association.

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Marilyn Rita Forest Nulty

December 19, 1931 - July 20, 2021