Bessie M. Matherne

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Posted Monday, July 14, 2008


Bessie M. Matherne, 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, La., died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, July 11.


She is survived by her husband, Daniel A. Matherne; one son, Dirk A. Matherne and wife, Laurie F. Matherne; two daughters, Valerie Matherne Lutz and husband, John, and Leah Matherne Cornwell and husband, Doyle; two brothers, Maurice Matherne and Lester Matherne; one sister, Betty M. Champagne; and four grandchildren, Evan Matherne, Colin Matherne, Bryce Cornwell and Aubrey Cornwell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hypolite N. Matherne and Clementine Folse Matherne; three brothers, Eloie, George and Eddie Matherne; and three sisters, Elma M. Perrer, Velma M. Breaux and Thelma M. Dufrene.


She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary’s Nativity School.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church with mass to follow. She will be buried at the church cemetery.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Bessie M. Matherne