Interior designer Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Mintz succumbs at 94

DOROTHY “DOTTIE” (NEE LIGHTMAN) MINTZ, an interior designer associated with her family business, Lafayette’s Carriage House, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. She was 94.

A native of Nashville, TN, she moved to New Orleans after marrying native New Orleanian, Bernard “Barney” Mintz. She fell not only for her husband, but also quickly for New Orleans and became one of its most prominent supporters.  Together, the Mintzes enjoyed a passion for a great many things together – among them fine dining and following the New Orleans Saints. One of her biggest drives in life, however, was for philanthropy. She truly enjoyed giving of her money and her time. An inveterate shopper, she was known to retail and service employees throughout the metropolitan area.

Mintz was predeceased by her husband of 61 years. She is survived by her sons  Steven Mintz (Mary) and Robert Mintz, daughters Joanie Shubin (Lewis) of Atlanta, GA and Suzanne Mintz (Jonathan Elkind) of Silver Spring, MD, and five grandchildren.

A private memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice. Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed here. For more information call 504-835-2341.