Merlyn A. "Gram" Olano

Merlyn A. Olano, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday November 7, 2020, at the age of 92.
Merlyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marcum J, Olano; their three children Lorna Olano Morales, Marc and Brent Olano (Terri Lynn); mother, Victoria Bourgeois Adam; father Henry B. Adam; brother Royal Adam; sister Robella “Toots” Collins, cherished sister Gloria Roberts and brother-in-law Eugene Roberts.
Survivors include her son Lowell & Cathy, son-in-law Gleason & Chris, daughter-in-law Julie & Joe, Bonnie and her sister Suzanne.
Merlyn was a loving grandmother of all those who entered her life, especially her 11 grandchildren: Michael (Michele), Melanie (Gerard), Scooter (Allie), Tanya, Shane (Catherine), Dana (Gerard), Tiffany (Roy), Cassie (Robbie), Brittany (Chris), Brandon (Courtney), Chloe and Isabella.
Gram was blessed with 24 Great Grandchildren: Lauren (Matthew), Kory (Amber), Mason & Marcie, Trey, Taylor, Skylar, Adlie, Victoria, MacKenzie, Emily, Gerard Jr., Scottie, Ryan, Chad, Cody, Olivia, Nolan, Oliver, Christopher, Caroline, Chandler, Max and Lucas.
Gram was blessed again with 5 Great-Great Grandchildren that she treasured Madden, Charley, Ava Layne, Ava and Noah. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Merlyn was born in New Orleans raised in Lafitte and was a life-long resident of Barataria. She retired from Lafitte Elem School in 2001, where she was secretary for 33 years. She was awarded the Order of St. Louis Medallion from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, she dedicated her life to her church and served as President of The St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society, taught CCD for over 60 years, was honored as Lafitte Business & Professional Women’s Organization as Women of the Year in 1977-78. She supported numerous charities including Red Cross, March of Dimes, Easter Seals, Kidney Foundation, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Merlyn’s greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her family and friends. She loved cooking for them on Sundays and playing cards.
She will be remembered as a beautiful, giving and loving Mother and Gram and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers the Family request masses to be said in her name. Special thanks to Heart of Hospice and her “Angel” Nurse Melinda for her compassion and kindness to Gram and her family. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.