Margaret Anne “Peggy” Barthe, beloved Aunt, passed away from cancer at the age of 80 on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Peggy was born on November 12, 1941, to the late Renee Frances Estopinal and Louis Pierre Barthe. She was predeceased by her brother, Louis Pierre Barthe, Jr., her sister, Gaynell Barthe Payne, and her brother-in-law, Andrew Joseph Payne. She is survived by her nephew, Frank Palmisano, Jr. (Marjy), and her nieces, Barbara Ginther (Tom) and Penny Vegas (Linton); great-nieces and nephews, Michael Arnold, Jr. (Eileen), Melissa Furbish (Josh), Julie Cilano (Mike), Jessica Carlisle (Marcus), Frank Palmisano (Claire), Nick Palmisano, and 8 great-great nieces and nephews.
Peggy was born in New Orleans but spent most of her life in Metairie and Jefferson. She attended and graduated from East Jefferson High School in 1959. She became an Insurance Adjuster working for State Farm Insurance, St Paul Fire & Marine Insurance, and Zylicz & Associates. She attended St. Mary Magdalen Church in Metairie. Peggy was a fiercely independent woman who loved books. She was a voracious reader. In her earlier years, Peggy enjoyed bowling.
A special thank you to the staff at Heritage Manor Mandeville and Danielle Weber with St. Catherine’s Hospice for their compassionate care and kindness to Peggy making her final days bearable. Thank you to Andrea Autin for her vigilant concern for Peggy and her generosity of time spent with her. An extra-special thank you to Chaplain Byron of St. Catherine’s Hospice for his prayers and his many visits to Peggy, giving her a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear.
Peggy will be interned at Hope Mausoleum, 4841 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Crypt 917-C Companion. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gracenorthshore.com for the Barthe family.
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