Melody Mathews Read

Melody Mathews Read passed away on November 13, 2019. Beloved mother of Alexandra Read, Christine Read, and Victoria R. Denson (Matthew). Grandmother of Zoey Denson. Daughter of the late Novia Gerrets. Age 61 years and longtime resident of Gretna, LA. Melody worked for Blumenthal Printworks for 26 years. She dedicated her life to, and truly lived for her three girls whom she loved with her whole heart and soul. She had extremely close relationships with each of her daughters, and she always said, "I would not have had it any other way," having given birth to her triplet girls. She was very independent, intelligent, selfless and a great judge of character. Her many life experiences shaped her into the beautiful person that she was and she did anything and everything for her daughters. She wanted the very best for them and will continue to live on in each of them. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Memorial Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 1 PM. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 11 AM until 1 PM. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com . In lieu of flowers, please send donations to LASPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114 in Melody's name. She had a huge love for animals and loved her many pets, whom were all part of The Read family for many years.