Willie "Pool" Price Jr.
August 6, 2009Louisiana State University Museum of Art (Baton Rouge)
August 10, 2009
Posted Friday, August 7, 2009
Clara B. Pitre, 89, a native of Lafourche Parish, La., and a life-long resident of Raceland, La., died Thursday, Aug. 6.
She is survived by one grandchild, Brandon Pitre; one step-grandchild, Emery Chauvin III; two nephews, Roger Bourgeois and wife Carolyn of Houma, La., and Abel Bourgeois and wife Kathleen of Denham Springs, La.; one brother, Martial Babin Jr.; and one sister, Solidelle Babin Haydel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Malvin Pitre Sr.; one son, Malvin Pitre Jr.; parents, Martial Babin Sr. and Evelina Faucheaux Babin; and one sister, Leonie Babin Bourgeois.
Clara was born Sept. 12, 1919 in the St. Charles Community. She graduated from St. Charles High School where she excelled in basketball and academic achievement. She married Malvin Pitre Sr. Oct. 16, 1938 just prior to World War II. They were young entrepreneurs, always being self-employed. Clara drove a large ice truck and kept the ice route going while Malvin was away in the Army serving his country. Later when “Ice Boxes” were replaced by refrigerators, they teamed up to run several successful milk distribution routes for Acadia Dairy. Clara kept the books while Malvin, Roger and Abel made the deliveries. Malvin and Clara enjoyed hard work and taught many others the “virtues of work” by employing several young men during the operation of their ice and milk business. Clara loved sewing, cooking and visiting with family. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A special thanks to caregiver Cynthia Johnson for years of loving care.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity is requested.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at St. Mary Nativity Church in Raceland with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of the arrangements.
