Dorothy Louise Mendow Cleland's Obituary
Dorothy Louise Mendow Cleland passed away on October 28, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born on August 3, 1928 in New Orleans, LA to the late Frank Max Mendow and Rose Holden Mendow.
Dot was the beloved wife of the late Seth Cleland. She was the loving mother of Robert Stephen Fontenot (Sandra), Charlotte Rose O’Reagan, Patricia Elizabeth Cleland Williams (James), George Seth Cleland (Reba), and Gregory Cyril Cleland (Brenda). Dot was the proud grandmother of 23 grandchildren and raised two of them, Kim and Sherry. She will also be missed by numerous great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her four brothers, and sister.
Dot was an operator with BellSouth in Covington and New Orleans from 1965 until 1986. She was an amazing cook and loved taking care of her family, especially the little ones. Dot will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Liturgy of the Word at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow the service at Cleland Cemetery, Cleland Rd., Waldheim, LA Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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