Violet Smith

Violet Rhea Rita Smith, 91, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 5:25AM . She was a native of Montegut, LA and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9:30 AM until Service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral . Burial: St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 She is survived by her Sons, Ivy Smith, Jr, Danny Smith and wife Elaine, James "Jimmy" Smith and wife Caren; Daughter, Therese Oubre and husband Howard "Buck" Oubre; Grandchildren, Ronnie Smith and wife Shirley, Tina Abbacchi and husband Mark, Tanner Magee and wife Kristen, Courtnee Salas, Howard Oubre, Jr and wife Beth, Alisa Ransome and husband Dustin, Dylan Smith and Devin Smith; Great Grandchildren, Jackie, Amber and Zachary Smith, Collin and Madison Straeter, Christin and Cullen Ransome, Thomas and Meridith Oubre, Julia, Grace and Kate Magee; and Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Lirette. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Ivy Joseph Smith, Sr; Parents, Eddie D. Lirette, Sr and Celestine Fanguy Lirette; Brothers, Eddie Lirette Jr, Bill Percy Lirette and John Lirette; and Sisters, Libby Rhodes, Leola Bergeron, Pearl St. Romain and Eula Chauvin. She was a member/parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral . Violet was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She loved cooking for her family and friends who enjoyed many delicious meals. She loved to garden. She was a devout Roman Catholic who lived her faith and shared it with many. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She would help anyone in need. She carried the cross of paralysis for seventeen years with great grace. The family is deeply grateful to all who cared for her especially the staff and caregivers at the Homestead assisted living facility and the private sitters over the years, and Haydel Memorial Hospice, and many others over her time of need. Mass will be celebrated by her nephew Fr. Paul Bergeron. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She has now received the gift of everlasting peace. In lieu of flowers and memorial donations your personal prayers are requested. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements 5899 Highway 311 Houma, Louisiana 70360 Phone: 985-868-2536 Fax: 985-876-5032