Joyce Rita Parfait

Joyce Rita Parfait obituary, Houma, LA

Joyce Rita Parfait

Joyce Parfait Obituary

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Joyce Rita Parfait, 80, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at 12:40 AM.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27 from 5 PM until 9 PM at the Magnolia Chapel of Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 AM until funeral time Thursday, April 28 at Annunziata Catholic Church. Services will begin at 11 AM at the church, with Interment in St. Francis DeSales Cemetery II.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Varnis Joseph Parfait; son, Faron and wife, Lena Verdin Parfait; daughters, Rachael Parfait Pierre, and Dierdra Parfait Scott and husband, David Scott; brothers, Howard, Nile, Clyde, Michael and Fabian Dion; sisters, Lois Salinas, Ethel Haynes, Adrial Boals, Caldriat Breaux, Chawdry Billiot, Maryal Mewherter , Fern Gautreaux and Cherrel Parfait; and 19 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Annie Solet Dion; sons, Herschel, Darrell and Ferrell Parfait; brothers, Elton and Autry Dion; and grandson, Shannon Scott.

She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church.

Mrs. Parfait loved cooking, sewing and cake decorating. She enjoyed traveling and especially being with family and friends.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parfait family.

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April 30, 2016

Janet Billiot-Smith posted to the memorial.

April 28, 2016

Keely Waltrip posted to the memorial.

April 28, 2016

Rosanna Babin posted to the memorial.

Janet Billiot-Smith

April 30, 2016

I have always loved my Dad's cousins, especially the Dion sisters. I was always especially fond of cousin Joyce because of the childhood memories I had of visiting her with my Dad. You will be missed.

Keely Waltrip

April 28, 2016

May memories of Joyce serve as comforts to those who knew and love her. She blessed everyones lives, including mine. God bless her family.

Rosanna Babin

April 28, 2016

I am so very sorry to see you leave us so soon.I have always and always will have fond memories of you ms joyce.till we meet again on the other side,R.I.P. my friend,rosanna

Bambi

April 28, 2016

You were opinionated and stubborn, fun and kind...and I loved you! Thanks for making my time in Louisiana more enjoyable.

brandy benson

April 27, 2016

Rest in peace grandma

marlene collins

April 27, 2016

Prayers and condolences to the family,I only met her once but she was a sweet lady.....Love you Rach

Pearl Manuel

April 27, 2016

To Maryal and all of the Dion and Parfait Families...Sending my condolences on the loss of your sister and mother! You all are in my prayers. God bless you all

JUDY FITCH

April 27, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

nena and family garza

April 26, 2016

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE,MY CONDOLENCES TO THE DIONS WHO HAVE BEEN OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS THROUGH THE YEARS,MANY YEARS!!MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE GRACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME GOD BLESS

Terry Williams

April 26, 2016

May you rest in Peace, Ms Joyce, you are certainly an angel riding high in Heaven. Always loved your Bright shining face & smile, I know you are with my mom.

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