ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: PIGOTT, CAROL ANN SETZE MELE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Friday, January 10, 2014

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PIGOTT, CAROL ANN SETZE MELE 
(December 26, 1934 - January 10, 2014)

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Carol Ann Setze Mele Pigott was born in New Orleans on Dec. 26th, 1934. She 
passed away peacefully on January 10, 2014 with her children at her side. 

She was the fourth daughter of Jules and Ida Setze. Carol Ann grew up in New 
Orleans and attended Warren Easton High School.

From her first marriage, she had two children, Lisa and Mallery. Influenced by 
their mother's strong work ethics, these two went on to become successful 
business owners. During her lifetime, Carol Ann was a dog breeder, salesperson, 
and member of the Junior League in Picayune, Ms. One of her true joys was to 
spend time in her garden and to follow her family's athletic careers. She loved 
sports and could not wait for a Saints game. Carol Ann adored Brett Farve and 
recently received a signed jersey from him.

Although she claimed many titles, she was most proud of the ones "Mom" and 
"Granny". She helped her daughter Lisa at AppleTree Academy as office 
administrator and served as honorary Granny to all employees and children. 
Carol Ann later went on to help her son at Mele Printing. She performed many 
duties, again as Granny to all, and eventually took on the role of Cookie Lady, 
making thousands of cookies weekly for valued customers. At one time she was 
featured in "American Printer" magazine as the Cookie Lady of the printing 
industry. Recently, Carol Ann became a resident of Forest Manor Nursing Home 
and was dearly loved by staff and friends. 
She also attended New Beginnings Church and was proud to be a Christian.

Carol Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Ida Setze, sister 
Verna Eckert, infant brother, Jules Setze Jr., and first husband Mal Mele. Her 
survivors include her sisters Beverly Russell and Marilyn Soniat, her daughter 
Lisa McCollum, son Mallery Mele, daughter in-law Tammy Prather Mele, 
grandchildren Christina McCollum, Glenn and Catherine McCollum Davis, Amanda, 
Morgan, Mallery, Matthew Mele, great granddaughter Hartley Davis, and many 
nieces and nephews. In addition, the family of her heart Mich Mele, Ed Ramsey, 
Ginger and Timmy Prather, and Candace and Sawyer McArther.

As a sister, mom, granny, child of god, aunt, friend, and loved one to many, 
Carol Ann was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service 
on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at New Beginnings Church, 19219 N. 4th St. (corner 
of N. 4th and Hwy 190), Covington, LA 70433. Visitation, AT THE CHURCH, from 
1:30 PM until service time. 

Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

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