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Kathey Lirette Obituary
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Friday, June 17 at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home, with burial to follow in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2.
She is survived by her loving husband of forty-six year, Gene Lirette; son, Cody Lirette and wife, Jill; daughter, Corie Lirette Jernigan and husband, Joe; sisters, Phillis Portier, Yvonne P. Guidry and husband, Lawrence, and Mable P. Croker and late husband, Jimmie; step-daughter, Britney Jernigan, and two step-grandchildren, L.J. and Amyra; and grandchildren, Jobie Jernigan and Mia Lirette.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Portier Sr and Ora Marie Bergeron Portier; brothers, Alvin J. Portier Jr., Randy J. Portier; and sisters, Bessie M. Portier, Lillian P. Charpentier, Margaret P. Derrick.
She was a member/parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.
Kathey loved spending time with her family and friends; whom she dearly loved.
She had a love of nature.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her; but never forgotten.
Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lirette family.
Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathey Lirette
Earlene Seal
August 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My late husband, Billy Seal, and I lived in the neighorhood on Bayou Blue with Gene and Kathey. Great people and neighbors. I just found out today that Kathey passed away. My thought and prayers go out to your entire family.
Corie Jernigan
July 7, 2016
I love you mom and miss you very much
Martin St. Romain
June 16, 2016
Kathey was a good woman, wife and mother. She was a strong worker with a big heart and reminded me of my own mother, Pearl Lirette St. Romain. My sympathy to her family for this great loss.
Nelson Leblanc
June 15, 2016
My heart goes out to you all Gene , Cody, Cori , Kathy was a good person ,wife ,and mother ! She is resting in God arms now ! Bless you'll !
Dominique Songe
June 15, 2016
My prayers are with yall aunt Kathy was a loving person to be around she will be missed dearly.
Peggy Guidroz
June 15, 2016
Gene, Nolan and I (Peggy) are so sorry for your loss, she will be missed.
Anna Harwell
June 15, 2016
Until we meet again Mrs Kathey... Hugs and Prayers for all the Lirettes.
Lacey Triche
June 15, 2016
Y'all will be in our thoughts and our prayers. She will be greatly missed by everyone!! Please let us know if we can help with anything!
Love, The Triche's Chase, Lacey & Connor
June Duet
June 15, 2016
She was a amazing woman!
Shannon Gill
June 14, 2016
Mr. Gene, Cody and Cori
My heart and prayers are with yall during this time. I still cant believe she is gone. I close my eyes and hear her laugh and see her smile. She was an amazing woman who always made me feel loved. She was definitely great for my self-esteem! I know she is watching over you and spreading her wings. Keep your faith and be there for each other. If you need anything at anytime I am here for yall. Yall are family.
I LOVE YOU!!!
Pat Samanie
June 14, 2016
Deepest sympathy and prayers sent out to Mabel, Karen and their family for this sad loss of theirs. I am sure Kathy will be sadly missed by all who loved her.
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