Debra Susan Nelson Petrie

Carnell "Dukey" James Sr.
March 28, 2008
Willie R.J. Orgeron
April 1, 2008
Carnell "Dukey" James Sr.
March 28, 2008
Willie R.J. Orgeron
April 1, 2008

Posted Monday, March 31, 2008


Debra Susan Nelson Petrie, 49, a native of Omaha, Ne., and a resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, March 27, at 3:21 p.m.

She is survived by her husband, Eric C. Petrie of Houma; her parents, Raymond Nelson and Barbara Watson Nelson of Fremont, Ne.; son, Derick Glenn Petrie of Houma; daughter, Sarah Jean Petrie of Houma; and brothers, Steven Nelson of Omaha and William “Bill” Nelson of Fremont.


She was a certified registered nurse with Terrebonne General Medical Center and a member of Nosotros Support Group.


To all who cared for and loved Deb we say thank you. A life filled with giving and of love she was touched by many. To know her was to love her and we thank you all for your prayers and well wishes.

In lieu of flowers, due to her commitment to life donations to local right to life chapters would be appreciated.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

She was buried at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Debra Susan Nelson Petrie