Ethel Matte Lejeune

Ethel Matte Lejeune, daughter of the late Amos and Odile Matte of Church Point, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 21, 2020. She was 86. Beloved wife of the late Delton J. Lejeune. Mother of Wanda M. Clayton, Carolyn A. Hughes, Terrel J. Lejeune and the late Darlene E. Robbins. Grandmother of Matthew Clayton, Mike Lejeune, Becky Navarro and Timothy Reach. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She worked for and retired from Plaquemines Parish Government in various capacities. First and foremost, Ethel loved the Lord and always strove to do His will; and she taught her children to love and follow Him. She was married to her childhood sweetheart for 63 years and together they raised their children in a home filled with love and acceptance. She was involved in the lives of her children, grandchildren , great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren and all of their friends as well. Ethel was active her entire life in the OLPH Church Family and the entire community. She volunteered for the OLPH Church Fair for many years. She also volunteered for various local organizations and prepared countless meals for OLPH Parishioners who had lost loved ones. Ethel counted among her close friends her Pokeno Ladies and enjoyed immensely their monthly gatherings. Ethel never said no to anyone in need. She opened her home to all and was always willing to step into a situation if she thought she could help. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 11am. The link for the Mass Live Stream is https://youtu.be/EJrRhx8OfRo Visitation will be held at the church from 10am until 11am. Masks are required. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church of Belle Chasse. Family and friends can view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .