Althea K. Petite

Althea K. Petite, 88, a native and lifelong resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Althea was a dedicated employee at Eatel and a proud graduate of Gonzales High School and Spencer Draughon College. She was an avid LSU Sports fan, enjoyed playing cards, visiting the casino, listening to music, and sharing her infectious sense of humor with friends and family. Althea loved cooking, indulging in sweets, and cherishing the time spent with her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Thelma Petite; brothers Ronnie and Roy Petite; and brothers-in-law Robert "Bob" Martinez and Glen Villermerette; and sister-in-law, Billie Petit. She is survived by her children, Anthony Blake (Dona) Bourque, Alvin Bradley (Sharon) Bourque, Lance Michael (Wendy) Bourque, and Jason Paul Bourque; her grandchildren, Charlie (Kasey) Ducote, Sydney (Don) Disotell, Taylor (Matt) Naylor, Shelby (Chris) Warren, Connor Bourque, Jacqueline (Reid) Sheets, and Emily Bourque; and 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Betty Villermerette, Beverly Courtney, Glenda Murphy, and Debbie Harris; and her brother, John Petit. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Gonzales on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Committal service will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery in Gonzales. Pallbearers honored to serve are Connor Bourque, Matt Naylor, Brad Bourque, Don Disotell, Chris Warren, and Reid Sheets.