Jan Chamberlain Chategnier

Jan Chamberlain Chategnier, age 73, passed away in Diamondhead, Mississippi on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Jan was preceded in death by her husband of 16 years, Gregory “Greg” Howard Chategnier; her parents, Robert and Eula Marquette Chamberlain; and her uncle and aunt, Dennis “Boy” and Mary Marquette.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Craig Chamberlain; sister-in-law, Shirley Chamberlain; nephews, Nicholas Chamberlain (Haley), Cody Chamberlain (Stephanie), and Jean-Paul Chategnier (Kristy).

Jan was born in New Orleans on October 18, 1950. She was a graduate of Archbishop Chapelle, Class of 1968, and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. She was a respiratory therapist, and also worked in medical sales. In later years, she owned and operated Accessories in Brass.

Jan was a parishioner of Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi; a former parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen in Metairie; the Screen Actors Guild, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jan was a Thespian and Professional Actress; a Harley Davidson enthusiast. She enjoyed casino trips with Greg, serving as lector at St. Mary Magdalen Church, supporting Community Theater, and she loved her dogs.

Jan had a big personality, she was expressive, opinionated, and unfiltered. She was so thoughtful and always remembered loved ones’ birthdays and would sign off “Happy All Of It”. Jan loved acting in theater productions and had people laughing and falling out of their seats when she played the role of the nun in the single character show “Late Night Catechism”.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Gail Calderone and Marilyn Saponara for their ongoing love and friendship with Jan over the decades.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 12:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. The interment will follow the Mass at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. The family invites you to share your thoughts, memories and condolences at www.lakelawnmetairie.com