Sister Gwen Grillot, O. Carm.
Sister of Mount Carmel

August 10, 1949 - February 25, 2026

Sister Gwen Grillot, O. Carm., Sister of Mount Carmel, returned to God February 25, 2026 at Sunrise Senior Living Community, Metairie, LA. She was 76 years old and in the 55th year of her religious profession.

Sister Gwen, born Gwendolyn Ann on August 10, 1949, is the first of seven children born to the late Marion Grillot and Marian Fagot of New Orleans, LA. She entered Carmel in 1968 and professed first vows in 1971. Sister Gwen attended St. Agnes, St. Dominic Elementary, and Mount Carmel Academy, New Orleans. She received a B.A. in Special Education from Nicholls College, Thibodaux, LA. Sister celebrated her 50th Jubilee in 2021.

Sister Gwen taught in Catholic schools in Marrero, Abbeville, Thibodaux, New Iberia, and New Orleans before becoming director of religious education at St. Dominic Parish. Sister served as general administrator of the congregation’s property in Lacombe and assistant finance officer for the Congregation. Sister Gwen was executive director of Carmel in the Central Business District until its closing in 2003. Sister served as Executive Director of Cub Corner Preschool from 2003-2025.

Sister Gwen was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Andree Grillot West (Leland). She is survived by one sister: Michelle Grillot Mayfield (Joe) of New Orleans, LA and four brothers: Gary Grillot (Beth) of Covington, LA, John Grillot (Lisa) of New Orleans, LA, and Roy Grillot (Janet) and Stephen Grillot (Grace) of Metairie, LA as well as nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. with Mass at 11:30 a.m. followed by interment in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery, 3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA.

Rev. Fr. Thomas Stehlik, C.M. will preside.