Mary D. Strain

March 25, 1927 - August 4, 2020

Mary D. Strain passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the age of 93. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Mary was a graduate of Hotel Dieu Nursing School and practiced as an RN, as well as a nursing instructor. She had a Certification in Elementary Education, taught fourth grade and dedicated her life to helping her children and grandchildren to succeed. She was also an accomplished musician, who played the piano for eighty-five years. Mary was a devoted Catholic who gave lifelong service to the church and was a recipient of the most outstanding parishioner award for both New Orleans (St. Clement of Rome) and Pearlington, Mississippi (St. Josephs). Mary’s positive attitude, love of learning, and precious smile made everyone that met her a better person. Beloved wife of the late Arlie Strain. Loving mother of Elizabeth Goddard (Jeff), Ann Catena (Claudio), Janet Strachan, Lynn Kiefer (Jeff), Jill Mercer(Joey) and Joseph Strain (Regan). Grandmother of Katie, Joey, Sean, Keri, Corey, Kalli, Krissi, Jason, Emily, John, Mary, Olivia, Luke, Bianca, Maria, Patricia and Skye. Daughter of the late Sarah Finnigan and Lawrence Daspit. Sister of Eddie, Eileen and the late Larry, Ermanie, Sarah Mae, Bobby, Betty, Ruth and Patrick. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Pearlington, MS on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow. In keeping with President Cynthia Lee Sheng’s Executive Order, you are required to wear a mask to enter this facility. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com