Lynn Rose Sawyer

Lynn Rose Ortolano Sawyer passed away unexpectedly with family by her side on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of 64. Beloved wife to Thomas William Sawyer, Sr. for 48 years. A loving mother to Heather Sawyer Royer and Thomas William Sawyer, Jr., Todd Royer (son-in-law) and Kathryn Jaeger Sawyer (daughter-in-law). The best ever Nonna to Thomas William Sawyer, III, Mackenzie Elizabeth Sawyer and Ryan Michael Royer. Survived by her mother Doris Melancon Ortolano, sisters Karen Ann Ortolano and Suzanne Marie Ortolano, and brother, Keith Ortolano, Sr. Preceded in death by her father Thomas Vincent Patrick Ortolano, Grandmothers Rose Libert Ortolano and Emily Martinez Melancon, Grandfathers Christanza Ortolano and Aubin O’Neal Melancon. Also survived by nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in-law. Loving wife, mother, grandmother/nonna, daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Lynn loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. A native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Lafitte, LA she retired after over 30 years of service to the 24th Judicial District Court of Jefferson Parish. Whether it was a family gathering, card game, holiday gathering or relaxing on a Sunday afternoon, you always felt welcome in her home where there would be a delicious meal on the stove. Lynn was well known throughout the Westbank. She would walk into a building anywhere, recognize someone she knew and go speak to them. Lynn is and will be dearly missed by many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Tuesday, December 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. A Mass will follow the visitation in the Chapel at 4pm. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .