Kathryn Joy Parent Metz

Kathryn J. Parent Metz, a long-time resident of Springfield, LA, died March 4, 2011 at the age of 87. A native of Rolling Fork, MS, she was raised in Natalbany, LA. She was born Aug. 18, 1923 to the late Harry William Parent and the late Belle Parker Parent. Being a dedicated military wife, a loving nurturing mother, and homemaker in the early years of her marriage she was an unfaltering example of patience and staminia and a role model to all who knew her. A member of St. Thomas Catholic Church she served as a Eucharistic Minister, Catecism teacher and member of the choir. She was elected Springfield Alderman in 1969 and worked for many years as a realtor in the Florida Parishes after her children were grown. She was the devoted wife of the late Lt. Col. Eugene James Metz USAF Ret. She was preceded in death also by sons Donald Blair, Peter Richard, Louis Anthony (Tony) and sister Micky Storey. Survivors include five sons; Eugene James Metz, Jr and wife Theresa Sziber of Houston, TX, Thomas David Metz of Springfield, LA, C. Michael Metz of Springfield, LA, Conrad Joseph Metz and wife Jeannie Warren of Hammond, LA and Harry Albert (Rusty) Metz and wife Charlotte Fayard of Cullowhee, NC; daughters Robin Metz Kevlin and husband John of Cullowhee, NC and Chris Tina Metz Bankston and husband Roy of Winston-Salem, NC; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brothers Harry, Jodie, Dickie, Paul, Bobby and Tom Parent; sisters June Overmier, Scene Bordelon and Charlotte Bowlin; numerous nieces and nephews and last but not least, loyal companions, Phydeaux and Brownie. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond and on Monday March 7, 2011 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Springfield, LA from 9:00 a.m. until Mass begins At 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery in Albany, LA In lieu of flowers,the family request that donations be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church of Springfield, LA or to the charity of your choice. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.