Mrs. Mary Catherine “Cathy” Mayeaux, 57, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at St. James Parish Hospital.

Cathy was the loving wife of Mr. Bruce A. Mayeaux. Together they shared 37 years of marriage.

Cathy was born in Lafayette and was the daughter of Mr. Albert T. and Ms. Shirley G. Kennair. She graduated from St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace. She was a homemaker, substitute teacher and an artist.

Cathy was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace and the Cajun French Virtual Table Francaise. She enjoyed art, gardening and spending time with family.

She would like to be remembered as a loving wife, mom and friend, who was always there to share a cup of coffee over a heart-felt conversation.

She is survived by her husband; her three children: Major Bruce L. Mayeaux, Esq., Ms. Andrea Mayeaux Mathews and Mr. David. J. Mayeaux; and her nine grandchildren: Ms. Selena M. Mayeaux, Ms. Amy O. Mayeaux, Master David J. Mayeaux, Master Hayden L. Mayeaux, Ms. Samantha L. Mayeaux, Ms. Veronica L. Mayeaux, Master Thomas B. Mayeaux, Mr. Christopher E. W. Adams and Ms. Arloetta M. Yegoroff.

The wake, visitation and mass will be held at Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie.

The wake will be held from 5 until 9 p.m. Thursday/June 7.

The visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. Friday/June 8, with the Funeral Mass starting at 11 a.m.

The interment will follow immediately after.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery at 504-833-3786.

Online condolences may be offered at gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.