ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: FALTERMAN, EMMA DELL 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source-Published:
Franklin Banner-Tribune, The (LA) - Monday, March 12, 2007

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FALTERMAN, EMMA DELL 

Emma Dell Barrilleaux Falterman was born March 10, 1910 on the Barrilleaux Farm 
on Irish Bend Road to Ernest Barrilleaux and Odele Robicheaux Barrilleaux. Emma 
Dell lived with her mother and father and her seven older brothers and sisters 
until she was seven months old.

Several years later because of her aunt's health problems, she moved to her 
grandparents, Pierre and Philomane B. Barrilleaux's home. She remained until 
her marriage to Lester "Jimmy" Falterman, a marriage that lasted over 60 years, 
until his death in 1996. Their romance began in fifth grade and lasted three 
quarters of a century.

Emma Dell and Jimmy were married 20 years before they had their first and only 
child, Jimmy Gerard Falterman. They were to have him for only four years, when 
the Lord needed him in Heaven.

His death was very hard for them to accept, but getting strength from each 
other, they went on with life, busying themselves with the many things they 
liked to do - fishing, hunting, dancing, working, community and church 
activities.

After little Jim's death, Emma Dell added other things to her already busy 
life. One thing in particular was her teaching first grade for Assumption 
School of Religion, a treasured activity that lasted for 28 years. She was also 
a recipient of the Bishop's Service Medal.

Emma Dell and Jimmy belonged to and participated in many community and church 
functions. Together they were in AARP, Franklin Golden Age Club, Krewe of 
Teche, Center of Hope. In the Center of Hope they became benefactors in their 
son, Little Jim's memory. Emma Dell was also a member of Assumption's Altar 
Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Emma Dell was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy, her son, Little Jim, her 
parents, Ernest and Odele R. Barrilleaux, her four brothers, Pierre, Evans, 
Sidney and Clifford; three sisters, Isobel McCreary, Beulah Businelle and Amy 
Geiling.

She leaves to miss her, a nephew and Godson, Donald Robicheaux, whose devotion 
and love for her was an inspiration to others. Donald's daughter, Abby Martin, 
her husband Eddie, their sons, Clint and Justin were a great part of her life 
and they loved her dearly.

Jimmy's nieces and nephews, Marian Melancon, James Melancon, Mary Lois Hebert, 
Harvey Charpentier, Leonard Olivier Jr., J.C. Olivier and all their children. 
They all loved Aunt Emma Dell, she was always included in their family 
gatherings and celebrations. Visiting Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Emma Dell was always 
a joyful and looked forward to occasion.

Emma Dell died at 6:20 p.m. March 11, 2007 at Franklin Foundation Hospital one 
day after her 97th birthday.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed Tuesday, March 13, from 10 
a.m. to 2 p.m., with a Rosary at 1:30 p.m. A Mass will begin at 2 p.m. at the 
Church of Assumption, with Fr. Michael Russo officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.

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