Carol Martha Ikerd's Obituary
Carol Martha Ikerd, age 71, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born on February 23, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
She is survived by her sister, Patricia Ikerd Swindler; and many extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Elliott Ikerd and Mildred Loise Summers Ikerd; brother-in-law, Leon Eugene Swindler, III.
Carol grew up in St. Bernard Parish and attended an activities workshop with ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens). She lived a long, happy, beautiful life despite having down’s syndrome and was almost always surrounded by her loving family and friends. A nearly 20-year resident of the Options Group Home in Hammond, Carol’s life was full of many wonderful, incredible experiences. She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carol’s memory to Options Premier Services for People with Disabilities at options4u.org/ways-to-give/ or by mail to 19362 West Shelton Road, Hammond, Louisiana, 70401.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Carol’s favorite day of the year—her birthday—Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Ms. Ikerd’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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