Eileen Poiencot

Eileen Freeman Poiencot, 50, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010.

Mrs. Poiencot’s strength in this battle was greatly admired by all who knew her. Her joys in life were her grandchildren and spending time with her family, especially her husband Russell and her son Rusty. She loved spending time in New Orleans especially the French Quarter with her four girlfriends. She was a real estate agent for many years. Eileen and Russell started and built Rapco Fabrication, a successful welding and fabrication company. She was a devoted mother and wife and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Poiencot Jr.; son, Rusty (Candace) Poiencot; two grandchildren, Landon James and Addison Leigh Poiencot; parents, Roy and Merleen Guidry Freeman; father and mother-in-law, Russell Sr. and Vita Poiencot; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pam and Kevin Harvey, Rocky and Mike Haney, Guy and Phyllis Poiencot, Terry and Vickie Poiencot, Lisa and Andre Hebert; many nieces, nephews and family members; and her four best friends, Cindy, Arleen, Gisele and Monica.

She was preceded in death by grandmother, Cedolia Benoit Guidry; grandfather, Lawrence Guidry; and grandmother, Atrice Marcel Freeman.

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

(Chauvin Funeral Home)