Mary Christine Lapeyre "Chrissy"

Mary Christine Lapeyre, known to her friends as “Chrissy”, died peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with her two sons by her side. She was 64 years old.

Loving mother of Thomas Lapeyre Cowan and Clifton Lapeyre Cowan (Cate). Beloved sister of Jay Lapeyre (Sally), Chuck Lapeyre (Amy), Philip Lapeyre (Lisa), Amy Gui (Jeff), Mimi Orr (Randy), Monique McCleskey (Bob), Robert Lapeyre (Patti), and Andrew Lapeyre (Crickett). She was preceded in death by her parents, J. M. and Noreen Lapeyre. She is also survived by 22 nieces and nephews.

Chrissy was born and raised in New Orleans. She attended The Academy of the Sacred Heart and continued her education at St. Genevieve’s of the Pines in Asheville, North Carolina. In school, she forged many strong friendships that maintained over the course of her life.

Some of her fondest memories from childhood were the years she spent in Denmark and Switzerland with her family. Her experiences in Europe at different points throughout her life contributed greatly to her worldly personality and ability to speak multiple languages fluently. Gardening was another one of Chrissy’s many talents. She was a member of several gardening clubs, including the Garden Study Club.

Chrissy was a strong advocate for individuals with learning differences and served as a committee member of the International Dyslexia Association. She had an amazing ability to recognize and appreciate many forms of intelligence. Chrissy always put the needs of others above her own. Her vibrant and nurturing personality will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Metairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 9:30AM.

In lieu of flowers, please keep Chrissy in mind as you donate to a charity of your choosing.

To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.