Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 4, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia for Lucy Mae B. Champagne , 91, who passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Sunday, and continue on Monday at 8:00 am until 10:30 am.
A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Sunday by Deacon Ken Soignier.
Rev. Gregory Cormier will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum in Cecilia. Readers will be Jaime' Champagne Berg and Eva Champagne.
Lucy was the owner and operator of Champagne's Grocery in Grand Anse for over 30 years. She was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia. Lucy was the best caretaker and was known for putting others before herself. She enjoyed watching Hallmark and sports in her spare time. Lucy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry David Champagne (Eva) and Brian Anthony Champagne (Christine); daughter, Janelle Champagne Melancon (Kenneth "Skin"); grandchildren, Craig David Champagne, Michelle Champagne Taylor, Jaime' Champagne Berg, Kasey Jude Melancon, Tyler Joseph Champagne and Devin Michael Melancon; great-grandchildren, Brody Berg, Avlynn Mae Berg, Tate Michael Champagne, Brayden Champagne, Mayci Taylor and Carson Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her son, Nathan Patrick Champagne; husband, Roland Antoine Champagne; parents, Andre and Adelle Boudreaux; sisters, Inez Menard and Bernice Hebert; and brother, Donne Dieu Boudreaux.
Pallbearers will be Kasey Jude Melancon, Tyler Joseph Champagne, Devin Michael Melancon, Danny Paul Champagne, David Vaughn Berg, Jr. and Kenneth "Skin" Melancon.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff on the 6th floor of University Hospital in Lafayette, as well as, the caregivers provided by Golden Rule Care Providers.
The family cannot express enough gratitude and appreciation for the caregivers who provided exceptional care and companionship over the past few years, namely, Evelyn Allemond, Bernice Gautreaux, Priscilla Tolliver and Cynthia Shupe. These wonderful ladies became some of her dearest friends and are considered a part of her extended family.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, 2238 Bushville Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.