A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home. She was born November 9, 1942 in Amite, LA and was 82 years of age. Mary Lou worked for 20 years for First Guaranty Bank and later retired from the Town of Amite City as the City Clerk after 36 years of service. She never met a stranger and loved to cook and serve others. She is survived by son, Chris Lee; grandchildren, Mandy Lee, Kristi Lee, and Katelyn Newman Robertson; great-grandchildren, Isabella Hebert, Liam Marant, Bambi Robertson, Kaston Robertson, Stephen Roberston, and Clover Robertson. Preceded in death by her son, Jim Lee; parents, Tony S. Ardillo and Mary Tozel Ardillo; and sister, Josie Mae Ardillo Lopinto. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:00AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 11:00AM on Monday, September 8, 2025. Services conducted by Fr. Emilio Gomez. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.