Nandolyn “Nancy” Cheramie

Rita Frisella
February 5, 2020
Donald Prosperie
February 5, 2020
Rita Frisella
February 5, 2020
Donald Prosperie
February 5, 2020

Nandolyn “Nancy” Cheramie, a native of Camilla, Georgia and resident of Houma, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the age of 80 surrounded by her family and friends at her home.


A visitation will be held in her honor on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a Memorial Service at 7:00 pm.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ray Cheramie Sr.; sons, Charles “Chuck” Grant (Audrey) and Ray Cheramie Jr (Magnus LeBlanc); daughters, Frances “Frankie” Grant and Kim Sanders (Luke); 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Maples Bullard (Richard); and her dogs, Bella, Jasmine, and Sugar Bear.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Jones; grandson, James Lee Spence; her parents, Byron Sr. and Elizabeth Maples; brothers, Brent Maples Jr, Dan Maples, and Bill Maples; and sister, Grace Roubaud.


She enjoyed cooking for family and spending time with her friends. When she wasn’t cooking, she would be shopping for shoes and purses. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park is in charge of arrangements.