Betty LeBlanc Kissee

Betty LeBlanc Kissee passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the age of 85. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her very memorable life.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Calvin Francis Kissee; her parents, Jessie LeBlanc Sr. and Lilian LeBlanc; and her brothers, Jessie LeBlanc Jr. (and his late wife, Diane) and Gary LeBlanc.

She is survived by her loving children: Katherine Frught (Mike), Stephen Kissee (Rhina), and Gregory Kissee (Jeanette); her brother, Andre LeBlanc (Robyn); nine grandchildren: Jessica, Christopher, Ryan, Erica, Jacob, Hayden, Ethan, Adam, and Nicholas; and nine great-grandchildren: Claire, Kate, Matthew, Christopher, Archie, Thomas, Stephen, Ellie, and Calvin, as well as the expected arrival of a baby girl in March.

Betty was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Slidell, LA following hurricane Katrina. She spent many years working in banking before following her true passion - cooking. She shared her culinary talents for several years at the family restaurant, Café LeBlanc, where she worked until her retirement. Among her fondest memories were the summer days spent with family in the 1960s and 1970s at "The Camp" on Lake Catherine. In her free time, she found great joy in cooking, gardening and spending every waking moment with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her family, her caring and loving spirit, her laughter, and spoiling the grandchildren. She was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all.

Special thanks for her longtime caregiver, Letty, for her outstanding care and compassion when we needed it most.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Betty’s memory to the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or www.cancer.org

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to be held at OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR CHURCH, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA on Friday, November 20th from 11:00AM - 12:00PM, followed by a Memorial Mass beginning at 12:00PM. She will be laid to eternal rest with her husband, Calvin, in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.