ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SMILEY, MARY KATHRYN 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

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SMILEY, MARY KATHRYN 
July 18, 1941 - December 7, 2011

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Private memorial services were held for Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Champagne Smiley, 
70, a native and resident of Franklin, who passed away Wednesday, December 7, 
2011, at 1:45 PM at her home following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Kathy was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was a 
longtime teacher and Debate Coach at Hanson Memorial School. In her free time 
she enjoyed working in her yard and gardening.

Survivors include her three children, Sarah Hutchinson of Colorado Springs, CO, 
Jason Lee Smiley of Franklin, and Susannah Conn and her husband Aron Pataky of 
San Diego, CA; her mother, Winnie Ribble Champagne of Franklin; one sister, 
Christine Francl and her husband Dennis of Covington; one sister-in-law, Linell 
Champagne of New Iberia; three grandchildren, Ian, Cassie, and Leah.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lee T. Champagne, Sr.; and her 
brother, Lee "Tommy" Champagne, Jr.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to the 
American Cancer Society, or to Heart of Hospice of Lafayette, Lafayette, LA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. 1007 Main St., 
Franklin, LA

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