Remembering Marti Speights
The Passing of a Friend
Her spirit was as lovely as
her face,
Her charm was matched by her
grace,
May our prayers comfort her
in a better place.
One of the French Quarter's
most beautiful flowers was picked for a heavenly bouquet.
-- Samara D. Poché
It is with much sadness that we inform you that Marti Speights passed away last Friday morning in her French Quarter home. I was at her home visiting with her and her family at the time. When I left Marti and David's home that morning, he was surrounded by many loving family members.
Marti Speights passed away Friday morning, February 22, 2008, at her home in the French Quarter with her husband, David, and her family with her. Marti lost her long and heroic battle against cancer. Marti was a cherished friend to those who knew her. She had an eloquent and sophisticated sense of life and living. One could always count on Marti and David to show up for any event "dressed to the nines," with a flamboyant and gracious manner and always, always smiling. She added a touch of fun and generosity to everything she did.
A Jazz Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 11:00 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 411 North Rampart Street, followed by a Second Line through the French Quarter. As a tribute to Marti and her love for "dressing up," ladies are asked to dress up and wear their favorite hats. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers, a gift be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church or to any breast cancer organization.
-- Carol Greve