Eleanor Kathleen Natali

Kathy was born on December 4, 1944 in Lake Charles and was a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish. As a graduate of Lake Charles High School she was a member of the Kilties and was described as musically inclined and very determined as well as independent. Her hobbies include fishing, hunting, politics, and participating in local and statewide campaigns as the coordinator for many Lake Area politicians.

She loved to play piano, work on her garden, sew, cook, entertain, play cards and decorate for all seasonal occasions with her family, friends, and grandchildren. As a very outgoing, active, and bubbly person she was well loved and liked by many.

She is survived by her husband Joseph Natali; sons, Craig and wife, Dawn Fortenberry , Kevin and wife Paula Fortenberry all of Sulphur La; daughter, Kammy and husband Daryl Didier of Moss Bluff; brothers, Ed and wife Becky Watson of Lake Charles La., Frank and wife Lyn Watson of Liberty Hill, Texas. Kathy is also survived by her ten grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Tuesday June 28, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles and will resume Wednesday June 29, 2016 at 9am until time of service. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Lake Charles. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.