TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for LIRETTE, BARBARA 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Sunday, May 14, 2017 

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LIRETTE, BARBARA 
February 22, 1939 - May 14, 2017

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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 

Barbara, age 78 passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2017 surrounded 
by her loving family. She was a native of Bayou Black.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from 
the Magnolia Chapel at Chauvin Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 
beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday at 
St. Anthony Catholic Church beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian 
Burial at 11:00 a.m. 

Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery.

Barbara is survived by her sons, Ronnie and wife Mona Callahan Lirette, Tracy 
Lirette, Mike Lirette; grandchildren, Kristen and her husband Kenny Fredrick, 
Brandon, Jennifer, Brady, Katie Lirette; sister, Marie Voclain Gros and her 
husband Riley Gros; she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Ronald Lirette, Sr.; 
parents, O.J. and Emily Babin Voclain; brother, Otis J. Voclain.

Loving, caring, beautiful, hard-working, devoted Catholic, sister, mother, 
grandmother, friend, and a blessing from God. Those are just a few words to 
describe Barbara. Her family was most important to her and enjoyed spending 
time with them on Holidays and family gatherings. She loved to dance, bowling, 
swimming, crocheting for her family and friends. She was also an amazing cook 
and enjoyed cooking for her family. 
Barbara was a Notary Public and worked as a Legal Secretary for many years. 
She worked for many attorneys and judges in Houma and Lafayette, she also 
worked for Saia Motor Freight as an executive secretary. Barbara beat cancer 
three times, she was a strong prayer warrior and now she rests in the arms of 
her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to serve the Lirette family.

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