Theresa Lachney Chatelain, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020. She is now resting in her Father's Arms. She was the beloved wife of the late Clinton J. Chatelain for 65 years and the cherished daughter of the late Czar and Edwina Lachney. Theresa will be lovingly remembered by her sister Gastria Bourgeois (Lee), brother Frank Lachney (Shirley) and her 5 children: Jeanie Peterson (Barry), Edie Attebery (Don), Gale Wilkins (Keith), Keith Chatelain, and Sheryl Davis (Steve). Theresa was adored by her 16 grandchildren: Scott, Jay, Lauren, and Gregg Nicolich; Brian, Jennifer, and Ami Attebery; Sean, Courtney, Kandace and Sophia Wilkins; Keith Jr. and Matthew Chatelain; Brittani, Arianna, and Joshua Davis, along with 26 great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. She is joining the late Doni Attebery (grandson) and Jacob Wallace (great-grandson) in Heaven.
Theresa was a loving and gentle mother. Kind and thoughtful, she was treasured by her family and friends. Although raised speaking Louisiana French, she quickly learned to speak English when she started school and immediately taught her French-speaking parents English. Growing up during the Depression, she learned to sew from her seamstress Mother and enjoyed making costumes and special clothes for her four girls. She ran her own small business as a hairdresser for many years and was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church since its inception. Theresa loved to dance with her children and grandchildren, a fond memory all will treasure. She was an avid bowler, which she continued to do well into her 80’s. She was an excellent cook whose recipes were sought by any who were lucky enough to share a meal she prepared. Her great-grandchildren will always remember her by their special names: Beautiful Grandma and Happy Grandma. She was equally beautiful inside and out.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on March 2nd from 10:00AM until 12:00PM at Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church, 8617 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana. Funeral Mass to follow at 12:00PM. The funeral procession to Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA, for interment will immediately follow.
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