Ms. Mary "Za-zet" Metz

October 9, 1943 - August 1, 2020

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord 2 Corinthians 5:8 On Saturday August 1, 2020 God sent his angels to escort our beloved Mary, to rest from her labor to reward. Committal services will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Serenity Memorial Park, 7352 Highway 31, Opelousas, LA at 11:00 A.M.(https://opensafely.la.gov/PublicLinks.aspx) Mary was born on October 9, 1943 to the parents of Edward Metz and Florence Mallet.Mary "Za-zet" Metz, as she was fondly called by family and friends, had a love for people, and people loved her. Because of that passion for people, Mary became a private sitter for many years, always willing to help those in need. Za-zet lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures. She enjoyed playing cards, going to bingo, having family and friends gatherings and taking shots on occasions. Her greatest joy was spending time with her Hunni Evan, as she lovingly called him, along with her children and her grandchildren. After rearing her children, she was able to move off Daly street to broadmoor subdivision, but, she never forgot where she came from. Ms. Mary "Za-zet" Metz memories are being cherished by her Hunni, Evans Thomas, Sr., Her two daughters Sheila Metz, (Diamoneshia and Keith (Kenya) Metz), Demoricka Thomas (Clausey Lee) , Diavontae Thomas and Andrea Tremble, all of Opelousas, La; two sons, Zerron Thomas, (Dajerae Thomas, Le'Zerrius Ramer, Zyriah Thomas, Zymriah Thomas, and Dylan Rideaux), Joseph Thomas (Keschler Hayes), Alana Thomas, Aaliyah Richard and Darren Lewis, all of Opelousas, La.; four grandchildren, Samantha Joseph (Philip), Latoya Joseph, De'Anna Metz, and David Metz (Brashly) , all of Opelousas, La.; twenty-five great-grandchildren; four God children, James Jenkins, Lillian Savoy, Tameka Carron, and Wanda Gail Mallet; four sisters, Mary Fuselier, Mildred Rideaux, Lillian Savoy (Ervin), and Pamela Mallet; three brothers, Adam Rideaux, Jr., Jerry (Evelyn) Rideaux, and John (Mary) Rideaux; her uncle, James (Katherine) Metz and three aunts, Jessie Mae Metz, Connie Collier, and Mildred (Anthony) Drake. She will also be deeply missed by her close friends, Mary Pickens, Shirley Pitts, Anna Tyler, and Goldie Dyers, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ms. Metz is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Metz, Adam and Florence Rideau, Sr.; one son, David Metz, Sr.; daughter, Linda Metz; grandson, Jonathan Joseph; three brothers, Michael Rideaux Ronald Rideaux, and Joseph Rideaux; two sisters, Lois Thomas, and Carolyn Rideaux; one brother-in-law, Herman Fuselier; one godchild Curly Richard and a special friend Joseph "Flea" Harris. Memories last only if you share them. Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Mary. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story, meaningful photo or video, or record a video message using your webcam. On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Mary for future generations to come. Share words of comfort with the family of Mary "Za-zet" Metz on her Permanent Life Tribute Page at www.williamsfunealhomes.net Final arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 817 E. South Street, 337-942-2037.