Maria Fermina Mejia Cloter

Maria Fermina Mejia Cloter A Celebration of Life of our Beloved Queen

“Mami�

November 24, 1934 - March 10, 2017

Testimony of Life of a Virtuous Woman Our beloved Queen Maria Fermina “Mami” Mejia Cloter was born on Saturday, November 24, 1934 to the union of the late Alberto Pablo Mejia & Eugenia Martinez Sambula, in Trujillo Honduras, Central America. Mami was the second born in God’s chronological order of ten. In her youth Mami told stories about the struggles of growing up poor. In spite of her circumstance she received a formal education up to sixth grade in accordance to school requirement in Honduras. During Mami’s youth she enjoyed playing basketball, learning how to bake to assist Abuelita (Grandmother) and her siblings financially. As time would show Mami became a business woman with a great mind to find opportunities to support the family with baking traditional Honduran pan dulce (sweet bread), and pan de coco (coconut bread) to sell at the pier. In her youth she also discovered a passion for sewing.

Mami had an eye for designing and duplicating dress patterns by using newspaper, becoming a master seamstress in her own right. In 1950 Mami met her Prince charming Agustin Cloter. After years of courtship our Queen was blessed in marriage to her King. Unto their union they created in love six children. Mami birth the first two of the Cloter Children in La Cieba, Honduras C.A. and once established in New Orleans, LA in 1965 four more blessings were added to the Cloter Family. Papi was longshoreman living most of his life traveling around the world working hard to provide Mami a life that was filled with whatever her heart desired.

A faithful servant of God, Mami accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church. She also attended other Hispanic influence churches in New Orleans in participation of traditional celebrations and ceremonies Honduras Garifuni Culture.

She was known to so many as Mami. In her journey of life she was blessed to wear the title as Wife, Mother, Tia (aunt), Nina (Godmother), Amiga,(Friend) and Prima (Cousin). Most affectionally Mrs. Maria planted seeds that cultivated in fruitful in loving relationships. At the age of 82 years young, God our Father saw fit call our beloved unto His Heavenly Kingdom; where there’s no more pain, suffering or worries simply the richness of everlasting joy.

Mami is reunited in Heaven with her husband of thirty-five years, two grandsons the Late Melvin Bell, Jr. and Travis Maurice Williams, Jr., her parents’ three siblings Nicolas, Olivia, Crispin and a host loved ones. Mami leaves to cherish precious everlasting memories with six children Elsa Gloria Hill (Marcos) of New Orleans, LA, Pedro Agustin Cloter of New Orleans, LA , Diana Maritza Cloter –Bell of Katy, TX, Maria Lorena Giles (Harold) of New Orleans, LA , Jorgen Alberto Cloter (Tori) of Spring, TX and Miguel Antonio Cloter of Lancaster, TX, 20 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. Mami also leaves to cherish a honorary former son-in-law for life Melvin Bell, Sr., five siblings with special acknowledgement to her sister Presi Marin who walked this journey with her from the beginning to the end. With great joy Mami also left a mark on the hearts of a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Our Queen will often be remembered for her ability to bring family and friends together, her laughter, the rhythmical way in which she dance to the beat of her heart, but more than that, how much Mami loved God for the blessings given to her through the love of her family and friends. To God be the glory for Mami’s imprint.

Rest in His Peace For In the day of trouble He will keep me safe in his dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 27:5

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Order of Service in Honor of Our Queen St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church 7300 Crowder Boulevard * New Orleans, LA 70127 Reverend Cyril Buyeera, Celebrant Friday, March 17, 2017 * 10:00 a.m.

10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. A Reading from the Book of Wisdom 3:1-15 Remarks of Remembrance A Tribute to My Grandmother Final Parting View

Evangeline Smith Marin Elba Herrera & Gloria Santos Amari Bailey-Cloter Boyd Family Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial Musical Selection

Rechell Cook

Placing of the Pall and the Cross

Children of Our Beloved Queen

First Reading Sirach 3:1-15

Judy Lambert-Holden

Responsorial Psalm23

Gloria Hill-Parker

Second Reading Revelation 21:1-5 6-7

Maria T. Garcia

Reading of the Gospel

Reverend Cyril Buyeera

Homily

Reverend Cyril Buyeera

Prayer s of the Faithful Presentation of Gifts

Melanie Diana Bell-Washington, Miguel Antonio Cloter, Jr. & NidiaVanessa Hill

Communion Hymn Mediation Hymn Final Blessings

Reverend Cyril Buyeera

Procession Farewell our Queen The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in green pastures. Hel leads me to calm waters. He give me new strength. He leads me on paths that are right for the good of His name.

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Mi Homenaje Final a ti Mami A Mi Querida Madre, No deje que oportunidad me pasa sin contar y mostrar lo mucho que significas para mí. Su amor, su cuidado, tu comprensión y tus consejos fueron regalos para mí desde el corazón. Acariciará la sabiduría piadosa y siempre recordará su eterno palabras me "patience ganar la gloria.”

Por siempre estarás en mi corazón. Te amo Mami de la tierra a los cielos.

Sinceramente tu hija, Dee

Maria Mejia Cloter November 24, 1934

– March 10, 2017

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The Reward of Hard Work”

Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She opened her mouth with wisdom: and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

Proverbs 31:25-26

Maria Mejia Cloter November 24, 1934

– March 10, 2017

Together Forever‌

Maria Mejia Cloter November 24, 1934

– March 10, 2017

Maria Mejia Cloter November 24, 1934

– March 10, 2017

Honorary Pall Bearers

Active Pall Bearers Julian Marin, Sr. Aparicio Clother Marcos Hill Robbie Green E. Christopher Lopez Marvin Mejia

Pedro A. Cloter George A. Cloter Miguel A.Cloter Roberto A. Bernandez Marcos Hill Caesar Herrera David A. Bell, Sr. Melvin Bell, Sr. Harold Giles Julio Clotter

Honorary Pall Bearers in Spirit The Late Melvin Bell, Jr. & Travis Maurice Williams, Jr.

Flower Bearers

Beloved Grandchildren

Acknowledgements The Cloter Family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation and love for your support whether through prayer, comfort, encouragement, food &/or monetary gifts. Your act of kindness will not be forgotten.

May God bless you for having a giving heart.

Special Recognition for a Labor of Love Memories by Mike Video Presentation ~ Michael Smith Chef Damion Beauchamp & Lovely Wife Cheryl Banks Beauchamps Social Gatherings #1 5100 Lapalco Boulevard Marrero, Louisiana 70072

Service Entrusted To…

Interment of Our Queen

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard Metairie, Louisiana 70124

5001 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans, Louisiana 70126

Repass Party Café’ 2:00 in the afternoon 49494 Bullard Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70128

Our Queen’s heart was seen by the people that loved her the most .

Forever in our heart!

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