Irene was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 21, 1945 and grew up on the West Bank in Marrero. She graduated from West Jefferson High School and later worked as a licensed practical nurse. She spent much of her life as a homemaker, devoted wife, loving mother, and adoring grandmother. She loved animals, especially her beloved cocker spaniels Sonny, Suzy, Maggie, and Sadie, and enjoyed reading and gardening. She leaves behind several cherished friends and family and a legacy of children and grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
Irene was preceded by her parents, Robert and Mabel Faucheux. She is survived by her three sons, Todd M. La Cour (Mary Lou), Brian R. La Cour (Cecilia), and Kevin C. La Cour (Naseem); four grandchildren Alexander La Cour, Amrita La Cour, Max La Cour (Kevin), and Emily La Cour (Brian). She is also survived by her first husband, Charles J. La Cour, and her second husband Edward Shannon.
A Visitation will take place from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with Chapel Memorial Service to begin at 5:00 PM on June 12, 2021 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie, Louisiana.
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