Mary Lou Landry

Mary Lou Steiner Landry, age 88, passed away at home on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert LaRue Steiner Sr. and Ada Hough Steiner; brothers Gilbert LaRue “Bill” Steiner, Jr., Frank Henry Steiner, and William “Wimpy” Martin Steiner; sister-in-law Augusta Steiner, brother-in-law Ronald “Ronnie” Landry; and grandson Brandon William Landry. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Paul “Larry” Landry, Jr.; her children, Lawrence “Paul” Landry, III, David LaRue Landry (Joy), and Carol Ann Landry; grandchildren, Richard Landry, Kenneth Landry (Kate), April Landry Stock (Lee), Jayde Alford (Caleb), Katie Landry, and Mary Claire Landry; brother-in-law Greg Landry (Jennifer), sisters-in-law Juanita Steiner, Phyllis Steiner, and Annette Landry Shaffer; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and her best friend since the first grade, Sue Gould Howard. Mary Lou was born on September 8, 1936, in Mobile, Alabama, and was a lifelong resident of Theodore. She graduated from Theodore High School in 1953. After high school, Mary Lou worked at McGowin-Lyons while studying at Huffstatler Business School and later at the University of Alabama extension in Mobile, where she met her future husband. She then worked at various law firms, first as a legal secretary and later as a paralegal. On January 18, 1957, she married her husband Larry, with whom she spent the next 68 years. Mary Lou and Larry retired in 1994 and embarked on numerous rockhounding adventures across the USA to add to their extensive gem and mineral collections. She was a long-time Mobile Rock & Gem Society member and Roving Rockhounds member. Mary Lou enjoyed making wire wrap jewelry, creating many beautiful pieces she enjoyed giving to friends and family. She often used specimens found during their travels and cut, polished, faceted, cabbed, or otherwise crafted by Larry. Mary Lou was meticulous in all her pursuits. In addition to jewelry making, she sewed elaborate outfits, crocheted intricately patterned afghans, and kept detailed journals during her travels. Mary Lou never did anything halfway. She was the ultimate perfectionist, yet she never judged others. She was kind and did not partake in gossip. She gave everyone the benefit of the doubt and cheered on the underdogs. Mary Lou enjoyed taking care of her family. When her health permitted, she loved to cook and host large family holiday gatherings of her extended family. Mary Lou had a strong faith in God. She was a lifelong member of Community of Christ, formerly known as The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Community of Christ, c/o J. Duke, 7520 Meadows Dr. So, Mobile, AL 36619. Visitation and services: Serenity Event Center, Friday, March 28, 2025; 2:30-4:30 PM: Visitation; 4:30 PM: Funeral services in the event center and at the graveside with Minister Jamie Ladnier-Hawkins officiating. Friends and family are invited to a gathering and meal in the Serenity Event Center immediately following the graveside service.

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Mary Lou Landry

September 8, 1936 - March 24, 2025