ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MATTA, PATTY SUE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding  Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Friday, March 17, 2017

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MATTA, PATTY SUE 
March 17, 2017

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Patty Sue Matta peacefully entered into eternal rest on March 17, 2017 at the 
age of 84. Loving mother of Louis Matta, Jr., Vibiana Matta, Kai Matta, Mary 
Bryant (Don), John Matta, Theresa Bordelon (Robert) and Joseph Matta. Daughter 
of the late John Thomas Bridges and Anna Isabel Dunning. She is survived by 
eight grandchildren: Paul Baudier (Amanda), Timothy Baudier (Holly), Nicole 
Usey (Jonathan), Sofia Bordelon (Nicholas), Emma Bordelon, Michael Richards, 
Harper Richards, and Ashli Matta, and three great-grandchildren: Andrew 
Baudier, Penelope Baudier and Montgomery Richards. She is survived by three 
siblings and was preceded in death by seven siblings. She will be remembered 
for her selflessness and love she had for her family and friends along with her 
devotion to her children and grandchildren.

She was an amateur song writer and musician, professionally recording some of 
her songs in her beautiful alto voice in 2008 on an album entitled, "His 
Unending Love." She won an amateur singing competition with her sister, Betty, 
lead worship with her acoustic guitar at the 5:00 p.m. St. Regis Mass in Kansas 
City, Missouri and sang many solos at her home churches over the years. Music 
was a lifeline for her.

She was an extraordinary cook, best known for her baked goods during the 
holidays. Her famous rum cake was a Christmastime treasure that would be a huge 
delight for those lucky enough to get one. During the holidays, she worked late 
into the night baking for clients, family and friends. She never left anyone 
out.

She was a skilled seamstress creating garments that were passed down from 
sibling to sibling. She sewed throughout her life, including even making 
blankets for her granddaughters in her late 70's.

She was a huge Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals fan, and also loved 
cheering for her New Orleans Saints. She looked forward to watching the Triple 
Crown every year.

Her family would like to thank the MCICU staff at Ochsner Medical Center Main 
Campus for the tender care of their mother during her final days.

Services will be private.

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