Edith K. Perez Marquette, a former resident of St. Bernard Parish, LA and a longtime resident of Slidell, LA passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond, O. 2 LA at the age of 83. She was born August 8, 1936, in Boston, MA to John Joseph Kelley and Lillian Wilkens Kelley. Edith was preceded in death by her parents John J. and Lillian W. Kelley; two sons Joseph Patrick Perez and Brian Matthew Perez; great-grandson Graham Wilhite; former husbands Clarence Perez Jr. and Robert Marquette. Survived by her children, Dawn Perez Cotogno (Bruce), Susan Perez Plaisance (Royce), John Michael Perez; her grandchildren Erica Plaisance, Lyndie Penland, Cari Wilhite, Brennan Cotogno, Amber Peyton; six great-grandchildren Arabella, Emmitt, Cate, Odin, Kirah and Avria. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Harvest World Outreach Church, 17197 N. I-12 Service Rd, Hammond, LA 70403. Her remains will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Slidell, LA. Edith had a sense of humor and was fierce, sassy and outspoken, while raising five children. She was a strong survivor who faced great adversity throughout life. She will be dearly remembered by her family and friends. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook.
