Louella Pitre, 96, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Thursday, May 11th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Louella "Miss Lou" is survived by her three sons, Michael, Patrick (Deanie) and Peter (Donna); grandchildren, Matt Pitre (JoAnn), Cassie P. Ougel (Jay), Jacob Pitre (Mia) and Pierce Pitre (Keri); step-grandchildren, Juan Martinez (Christal) and Vaughn Martinez (Dawn); and 9 great-grandchildren.
Louella was preceded in death by her husband, Orleans A. Pitre; daughter-in-law, Leona Cortez Pitre; grandchild, Russ Pitre; brothers, Joseph and Rodney Picciola; foster sister, Joanne Collins; parents, Marco and Viola Picciola.
Louella enjoyed attending daily mass, cooking and being with family and friends. She was an avid New Orleans Saints and LSU fan. She was a member of the Ladies of LaSalette and Lafourche VFC.
The family would like to extend a special thanks for the staff of Divinity Home Health Services, St. Joseph Hospice and personal caregivers for the care and compassion provided.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Louella's memory to Our Lady Help Ministry, c/o Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 723 N. Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.