Joseph Albert Lodrigue Sr.
August 17, 2009Time running out for Thibodaux Rec fall programs
August 19, 2009
Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Betty “Debbo” Kelly, 79, a native of Shreveport, La., and a resident of Morgan City, La., passed away Monday, Aug. 17, at MC Health Unit.
Debbo is survived by her loving husband, Benton L. Kelly Jr. of Morgan City; one son, Benton L. Kelly III and wife Fabiola of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Colleen K. Caillet and husband Craig of New Rhodes, La.; and three wonderful grandchildren, Andrew M., Kelly Cherie and Katherine E. Caillett.
Debbo was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. and Bertie H. Fitzgerald; and one son, Charles E. Kelly.
The Pall Bearers will be Sostenes Ruiz III, Anthony Guarisco, Steve Ledet, Sam Spitale, Denny Thibodeaux and Chuck LaCoutureall. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Bernard Spivey, B.C. Fernandez and Wayne McGee.
“Debbo” lived life to the fullest and showed it every moment she could. She was a charter member of the Krewe of Galatea, and served 40 years in the Morgan City Legal field as a legal secretary and as Clerk of Court for the Morgan City court. Debbo enjoyed listening to music, dancing, camping, traveling around and visiting Disney World. She loved watching the Navy Blue Angels practice in Pensacola, Fla. Most of all she loved relaxing with her grandchildren at the condo in Florida. She stayed active all the way until she lost her eyesight in Dec. of 2003. She did not let that get her down. She talked and reminisced about her days at St. Vincent Academy Shreveport and LSU. Debbo made sure she kept up with the Saints seeing that she was a fan.
The Kelly family would like to express their gratefulness to Dr. Francis Metz III, Morgan City Healthcare, Dale Parker and Southern Care Hospice for the excellent care given to Debbo in her time of need.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in the name of The Sallie Burdine, Breast Research Foundation, 17050 Medical Center Dr. Suite 400 Baton Rouge, La., 70816.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Twin City Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Father Chito will officiate the Mass. Debbo will be laid to rest at the Morgan City Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
