Catherine Popay

Catherine Chatagnier Popay, 92, a native of Minerva (Houma), LA and resident of Thibodaux, LA passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 7:10AM. 

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, LA from 9:00 AM until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin following visitation at St. Bernadette for 11:00 AM.  Burial will take place after services in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2.

Catherine is survived by her daughter, Ava Popay Fontenot and husband Lindsey “Mike” Fontenot; grandchildren, Coy Popay and (Dawn), Kacey Popay Folse, Lauren Fontenot Verrett and husband Jeremiah and greatgrandchildren, Forest Verdin, Brooke Popay, Seth Popay and fiance’ Abigail, Marlie Folse and Mia Folse; siblings, Jeannie Keller, Audrey Benoit and husband Dennis, and Leroy Chatagnier. Catherine is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Catherine is preceded in death by her husband, George Popay; parents, Morris and Alice Perkins Chatagnier; son, George Popay Jr., grandson, Lindsey Robert Fontenot; mother and father-in-law, George Popay and Annie Johnston Popay; brothers, Hampton, Lawrence, Roland, Morris, John Junius, Dave, Floyd Chatagnier; sisters, Anna Mae Chatagnier Allen, and Mary Chatagnier Starliper.

Catherine was a retired employee of Bell South who gave thirty-six years of dedication. She was also a life member of the Telephone Pioneers and Catholic Daughters at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Catherine most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Catherine also enjoyed working with her hands and sewing and cooking for family and friends.  Nothing made Catherine happier than her friends and family gathered around the table eating and drinking coffee.

Catherine will never be forgotten by family and friends; and always remembered and loved. 

The family would like to thank Victoria Folse, her sitter for her love and care. Catherine enjoyed all the time spent with her sharing stories and mischievous activities. The family would like to also thank the staff at the Claiborne at Thibodaux. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Catherine Popay.