ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BETHEA, CLAUDETTE CORDILLA 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

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

Died: Monday, February 29, 2016

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BETHEA, CLAUDETTE CORDILLA 
February 23, 1938 - February 29, 2016

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Claudette Cordilla Bethea, age 78, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, 
February 29, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. 
She was born, February 23, 1938 to the late Clyde and Louvella Cordilla.

She was the beloved wife of William C. Bethea, Sr. with whom she was lovingly 
married to for 56 years. She was the devoted mother of 5 children, Bill Bethea, 
Jr. and Partner, Ronny Daley; Lorie Bethea Dalton and husband, Howard; Michael 
Bethea and wife, Lesley; Claude Bethea and wife, Wendy; and James Bethea and 
wife, Erin. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Lauren Olivero and husband 
Chris, Paige Bethea, Cooper Bethea, Sister Trône du Roi (aka Brooke Bethea), 
Nathan Bethea, Avery Bethea, Kamryn (Mimi) Bethea, Will Bethea, Isabella 
Llewellyn and Owen Llewellyn; 2 great-grandchildren, Brayden Olivero and Parker 
Olivero.

Claudette is survived by her only sister, Marlene Cordilla Mitchell and 
husband, Lionel and numerous nieces and nephews.

Claudette was strongly devoted to her traditional Catholic faith, husband and 
family. She enjoyed painting and homemaking. She will be missed by her 2 dog 
children, Nilla and Minuet.

The entire Bethea family would like to thank Kim Larosa and Erica Miller for 
their caring services to Claudette during her illness. We also thank all 
friends and family who prayed and stood by us during this difficult time.

Funeral arrangements will be posted upon completion.

Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

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