Former pediatric clinic office manager Elaine Fisher dies at 71

ELAINE MARILYN FISHER, a native of New Orleans and a medical clerk and office manager for the Fisher Pediatric Clinic, died on Sunday evening, June 24, 2018. She was 71 years old.

ELAINE FISHER

Fisher was a graduate of Rugby Academy. She attended college both at L.S.U. in Baton Rouge and at L.S.U.N.O. before completing a course in business administration at Soulé Business College.

Fisher, who never married, devoted her life instead to the children who were kept healthy by her father and in recent years by her younger brother, Dr. Marc Fisher, in their West Bank offices. She loved her work and would dedicate herself tirelessly, often staying late to complete paperwork and update medical records.

She began her duties at the clinic in 1967 and continued until her health began to fail in 2010.

In recent years, Fisher had been a resident of Azaleas for Assisted Living, a part of the Woldenberg Village.

A member of Congregation Beth Israel for her entire life, she was also a life member of Hadassah.

Fisher is survived by her brother Dr. Marc Fisher (Debbie), her nephew Dr. Jonathan Fisher, her niece Rebecca Fisher and numerous cousins.

A graveside funeral was conducted at the (New) Beth Israel Cemetery, 4400 Elysian Fields Avenue in New Orleans, LA. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Rabbi David Posternock officiated.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Leo Fisher, M.D., Memorial Fund at Children’s Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118 and Congregation Beth Israel, 4004 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA.