Peggy Ann Wertz Bourgeois

Peggy Ann Wertz Bourgeois, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. A native of New Orleans, Peggy was born on December 7, 1931 to the late Joseph L. and Rosa Ann Wertz. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 65 remarkable years, Vernon S. Bourgeois.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Michele Atkins (Scott); sons, Vernon Bourgeois, Jr., Bryan Bourgeois (Sandra); Remy Bourgeois (Trisha); and Barry Bourgeois (Donna); grandchildren, Jennifer Carlin (Artie), Michael Bourgeois, Megan Rose Bourgeois, Rebecca Bourgeois, Barry Bourgeois, Jr., and Andrew Bourgeois; great-grandchildren, Avery Carlin, Clay Carlin, Oliver Bourgeois, Siah Bourgeois, Zakaria Bourgeois, and Lucian Bourgeois; brothers, Joseph Wertz, Jr. and Paul Wertz (Cherilyn); as well as her numerous beloved nieces and nephews and the caring nurses and staff of Heritage Manor of Slidell and St. Catherine’s Hospice.

Peggy was an owner and instructor of a dancing school and later went on to become a secretary for several churches including St. Maria Goretti and Resurrection of Our Lord Parishes. Most importantly, she was a darling mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed.

Due to current restrictions, private services will be held at this time. The family invites you to express your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.