BORN

1922

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

4747 Veterans Blvd

Metairie, Louisiana

Elizabeth McMahon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 19, 2013.

Elizabeth "Ms. Betty" Weinnig McMahon went home to heaven on November 15, 2013. She was 91 years of age and the wife of the late Patrick "Mr. Pat" Joseph McMahon Jr. Mother of Maureen M. Sickinger, Marilyn M. Meyer, Patrick J. McMahon, and Lisa M. Ellard. Daughter of the late Catherine "Katie"Gordon Weinnig and Albert Fredilind Weinnig. Sister of the late Albert Joseph Weinnig and James Dennis Weinnig. Survived by sons-in-law Bill M. Sickinger, Barry J. Meyer, grandchildren Steven Patrick Sickinger, Meredith Meyer Bell, Michael McMahon Meyer, Melanie Marie Meyer, Patrick Jordon McMahon, Ryan Preston McMahon, Katherine Ellard Dantin, and Caroline Elizabeth Ellard, great grandchildren Grady Meyer Glenn, Cassandra Madden Bell, and Eva Katherine Dantin. A loving Christian mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, treasured friend, and almost 35 yrs of faithful service as "Administrative Assistant to the Dean" for the past 4 Deans at L.S.U.SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY. A native and resident of New Orleans until Katrina then she relocated to Baton Rouge for the past 8 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, 70006, on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Visitation will be from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. with Mass directly following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Michael's Special School, 1522 Chippewa St., New Orleans, La., 70130.

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December 3, 2013

Sandra Devia

Betty always smiled and know she is smiling now. She was a wonderful fixture at the LSU Dental School and loved interfacing with her....May God give her eternal rest and peace to her family.

November 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss , I worked with Miss Betty many years ago and she was such a kind and pleasant person ; she had a beautiful smile and LSU Dental was so fortunate to have had her at the helm !! Her loyality ,and caring demeanor will be remembered by the generations she served !!

Fondly,Rebecca Illg

November 22, 2013

Doretha Hickman

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

November 22, 2013

Joeann Perschall

My prayers are with your family. Miss Betty was so very kind to me and supported me in everything I did at the dental school. She was a dear friend and will be dearly missed by all of us who were priviliged to call her our friend.

November 22, 2013

Maureen & Family,
What a pleasure it was to work with such a beautiful lady for so many years. Betty was much more than a co- worker, she was a wonderful friend. Even though I have not met you, Lisa, Marilyn & Patrick, your mother always spoke so lovingly of all of you. God bless her.

Love Always, Patricia Mustachia

November 21, 2013

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful Mother. Betty was the most gracious lady ever -- beautiful inside and out. RIP Betty -- you were a joy to everyone who crossed your path. Cathy Daigle LSUSD

November 20, 2013

Greg Worley

What a lady. One of the most gracious people that I had the pleasure to call a true friend. Friend to many, loved by all.

November 20, 2013

Gary Knoepfler

Maureen, Lisa & Patrick, seeing your Mom's picture brings back memories of Lakeview 50 years ago! She was a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace.

November 20, 2013

Dr Richard Oster

Marilyn, forgive me fr leaving out your name in my condolences for thje family.
May Betty rest in Peace. She was such a fine, beautiful lady amnd friend. Peace be with all of your family.
Dr Richaed Oster

November 20, 2013

Pennie Brown

Remembering the days at LSU Dental School and seeing you happy smile.

November 19, 2013

Dr Richard Oster

Maureen, Lisa and family I send my sincere condolences and sympathy on the loss of your lovely Mother. One of my favoreite patients. Peace be with you. Dr Richard Oster Summerfield, Fl

November 19, 2013

Goodbye for now, Betty. What a gracious and beautiful lady!

Ronny Carr (DDS)

November 18, 2013

Please accept my deepest condolence on the loss of your wonderful Mother. Betty was the most gracious lady ever -- beautiful inside and out. RIP Betty --you were a joy to everyone who crossed paths with you.

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