Pie Caire

Wanda “Pie” Gendron Caire on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Roland Antoine Caire. Mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Roland "Butch", Jr. and Gwen Caire; Vida "Doodie" and Rick Crocker; Douglas and Rosemary Caire; Wanda and Jerry Muhs; Jane and Paul Fields; and Nancy and Greg Giacone. Grandmother of Brandon and Allyson Caire, Graham and Alex Caire; Erica and Joe Rahall; Douglas, Jr. and Tara Caire, Elizabeth and Ben Clark and Monica Caire ; Christopher Bassil and Taylor Romero; Morgan and Toby Kraiczy; Annie and Kevin Fields; and Laurel and Bradley Giacone. Great-grandmother of Ryland Caire, Mason and August Clark, and Gretchen and Johnny Bassil. Also survived by her sisters, Carlyn Rome and Marcia Gaudet; her brothers Clifford Jr. and Ray Gendron, and many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and special friends. Preceded in death by her daughter Mary Alice Romero, her son Gregory Caire, great-grandson Oliver Kraiczy, parents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gendron, Sr., parents-in-law Mr. and Mrs. James J. Caire, sisters Gail Hymel, Vida Jude and Glenda Gendron.

Mrs. Caire was born in Edgard, LA in 1935 and was a resident of Metairie for the past 53 years. Born Wanda Lee, her grandmother would sing the song “Sweetie Pie” to her, and from then on she was called “Pie.” She graduated salutatorian from Edgard High School in 1953 where she participated in all athletics, excelling in basketball and softball. Her most important role was as matriarch of her large and loving family. She was very strong in her faith and believed in the power of prayer. Over the years, one of her greatest pleasures was spending time with her family, especially at their summer home in Pass Christian, Mississippi and at Callaway Gardens, Georgia. Her cooking was legendary and her recipes coveted. Some of the favorite dishes were her perfectly cooked turkey at holidays and chicken salad sandwiches for Mardi Gras. She took great joy in decorating her house for the holidays and won many Garden Club awards for her Christmas door decorations. One of her favorite dining spots was Chateau Country Club where she always looked forward to having lunch with her dear friends and siblings. Her wisdom, guidance, and generous spirit will be truly missed by all.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, LA on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be at Lake Lawn Metairie from 9 – 11 AM until service time.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Michael Special School, 1522 Chippewa St., New Orleans, LA, 70130.

LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, go to lakelawnmetairie.com.