Barbara Reisig's Obituary
Barbara Reisig, age 90, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1934, in Alexandria, Louisiana.
She is survived by her children, Jan Dimitry Terry (Michael) and Steven Reisig (Kirsten); grandchildren, Clayton Reisig, and Preston Reisig (Maddy). She is also survived by her brother, Charles Robert Stevens (Phyllis); and many extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Wilbert Henry Reisig, Jr.; her parents, Clarence Calvin Stevens and Katherine Williams Stevens.
Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria, LA where she met the Love of her life, Wilbert Reisig. She attended Louisiana State University after which she married Wilbert in 1956. Besides raising her 2 children, Barbara was an avid tennis player and runner, and she had her regular tennis league at the Beach Club in Metairie where she formed many friendships. She also never turned down the opportunity to run in a race, especially if it involved a local charity. Barbara owned and operated a Hallmark Card and Gift store for over 10 years. She had a passion for collectibles which adorned her home many years after retirement. Barbara and Wilbert moved to Mandeville where they resided for over 30 years. They took up cycling and participated many times in the annual 150-mile Tour for Cure bike ride from Hammond, La to Percy Quinn State Park in Mississippi and back. She also loved working part time at the New Orleans Convention Center with the Hellen Brett Jewelry Show. Barbara was a Sustainer in the Junior Leagues of Alexandria and New Orleans, a member of the Louisiana Women’s Republican Committee and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. She looked forward to her summer trips at the beach in Destin to spend time with her family and friends and loved cooking and baking, especially during the holidays. A special thank you to the Windsor Senior Living Community who welcomed her stay with open arms and her Care Givers Leslie and Angee with Interim Hospice for their compassion and excellent care. She will be dearly missed for her bubbly personality, infectious smile and gracious demeanor.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Reisig may be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, www.michaeljfox.org.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Mrs. Reisig’s funeral arrangements. Her family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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