Marvel Bayer Reilly passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born to the late Frank and Maude Bayer on November 10, 1938.
Marvel is survived by her children, Lee A. Reilly (Michael Harmon), Erin R. Haas (Kenneth), Shannon R. Webre (Craig), Peter Reilly, III (Kristal), Rachel R. Klause (Patrick); her grandchildren, Lori, Chloe, Sadie, Connor, Jace, Janna, and Reilly; her great grandchildren, Gracie, Addison, and Travis; and her siblings, Linda B. Taylor and Frank Bayer. Marvel is also survived by her special friend, Gerry Boudreaux and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Peter "Pete" Reilly, Jr; her parents, Frank Bayer and Maude Bayer; her sister, Debra B. Ring; and her grandson Travis L. Gremillon.
Marvel was retired twelve years from the Recorder of Mortgages in New Orleans under the former judge Desiree Charbonnet. Marvel Bayer Reilly will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice, and they would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Heather Davis, for her wonderful friendship and care for the last eight years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to Covenant House of New Orleans, 611 N. Rampart St. New Orleans, La 70112, (504) 584-1111, or Bridge House/Grace House, 4150 Earhart Blvd. New Orleans, La 70125, (504) 522-4475.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday October 1, 2021 at 11am at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La 70058. A visitation will begin at 9am.