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I just learned of Mrs. Cathy´s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was a classmate of Candy at Carolyn Park and Slidell Jr. High.
Andrea Trouillier Lane
October 25, 2021 | Other
Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Oct 25, 1942 – Aug 26, 2021 (Age 78)
Catherine Ann Burns Smith, of Pearl River, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born October 25, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Daughter of the late David Ruffin Burns and the late Catherine Rita Del Buono Burns.
Catherine, who grew up known as “Cathy” by everyone but her late husband, who always called her “Catherine Ann.” She graduated from Chalmette High School, class of 1960. Following graduation, she married her high school sweetheart on February 11, 1961 and briefly lived in Chalmette before settling in Pearl River. She was employed by Whitney Bank in Downtown New Orleans before starting her twenty-five-year career with the St. Tammany Parish School Board, where she worked first as a Paraprofessional at Carolyn Park Middle School, and then at Bayou Woods Elementary as an Assistant Librarian. She and her husband Ed were also the owners of Twin Oaks Mobile Manor and multiple rental properties. After retiring, she and Ed were able to travel and spend time with their children and grandchildren. Cathy was always behind the camera documenting life’s precious moments and making sure her family had many memories to look back on. Everyone that met her set out to be her friend because those who knew her, loved her. Her greatest accomplishment was her family and the house she made home.
In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her dear husband, Edward Eugene Smith, Sr. and great-granddaughter Ava Smith. She is survived by her brother, David Ruffin Burns Jr. (Jeannette); her son Eddie Smith, Jr. (Wanda) and her daughter Candy Smith (Mike); her eight grandchildren, Eddie Smith III, Shavon Ryan, Matt Smith (Brandie), Taylor Smith McLain (Dalton), Chase Ryan, Michael Smith Jr., Samantha Smith and Jacob Smith; her 6 great-grandchildren, Ella-Rose Smith, Maison McLain, Avery Smith, Emerson Smith, Luke Smith, and Brooks McLain; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Those who wish to celebrate the memory of Cathy in a special way, please consider making a donation to the American Diabetes Association and/or the American Brain Tumor Association in her name.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church,
66192 St. Mary Drive, Pearl River, LA on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 12:00 P.M.
Interment to follow in Evans Creek Cemetery.
Visitation on Thursday after 10:00 A.M. until funeral time.
Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook.
Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
Read MoreI just learned of Mrs. Cathy´s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was a classmate of Candy at Carolyn Park and Slidell Jr. High.
Andrea Trouillier Lane
October 25, 2021 | Other
I learned of Cathy’s passing moments ago. I’m so sorry. We worked at Carolyn Park for years. May her life’s memories bring you peace and comfort.
Sylvia Steele-Thibodeaux
October 02, 2021 | Slidell, LA | Coworker
Candy and family, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Such a sweet and caring person. Love to you all , Claudette and Steve
Claudette Eberly
September 09, 2021 | Slidell, LA | Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all. Hugs n love, The Bruno’s
Nita Bruno
September 08, 2021 | Pearl River, LA | Friend
Cathy was such a special friend. She was one of the first people I got to know in Slidell. Cathy was a soft spoken person who showed love and kind to everyone. Cathy and Eddie were such a loving family. I loved to hear her laugh. She brought joy to so many. Cathy will be missed. I know she is happy to be with Eddie again.
Margaret Deane
September 08, 2021 | Slidell, LA | Friend
Rest Sweet Cathrine, She,s in Good Hands Now, A Twinkling Star never to be forgotten,,,
Bobby Rodgers
September 07, 2021 | Little Rock, AR | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.! Candy, I am so sorry for your loss, Love you all ! Rozie
Rosalind Dorr
September 07, 2021 | Picayune, MS | Family
Candy and Eddie, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Aunt Cathy will be missed but we know that she and Uncle Edward are together for eternity. Love and Prayers, Dennis and Dianne
Dennis and Dianne Wonsch
September 07, 2021 | Pearl River, LA | Family