She was born April 7, 1935 in Chackbay, the daughter of Adeline Rodrigue Orgeron and Abel Orgeron of Chackbay. She married Freddie St. Pierre in 1954 and moved to Destrehan in 1955. She worked as a substitute school teacher in St. Charles Parish for 32 years.
She also was a tireless volunteer for the Destrehan High School baseball program, working the gate, running the concessions stand and helping to organize year-end banquets for more than 25 years.
She is survived by her husband, Freddie St. Pierre; son Hank St. Pierre (Bridget); daughter Patti Bailey (Rod); grandchildren Jared St. Pierre (Kristen), Jeramie St. Pierre (Monica), Justin St. Pierre (Lacey), Jolie St. Pierre, Lori Graff (Nick), Larry Matherne (Natalie), Lynn Matherne (Victoria) and son-in-law Larry Joe Matherne; great grandchildren Mary Tebbe, Nicholas Graff, K.J. Graff, Landon Matherne, Landrie Matherne, Gabe Overton, Channing St. Pierre and Nolan St. Pierre.
She also leaves behind countless Destrehan High School baseball players, parents and fans who thought of her as their adopted Maw Maw. She was their No. 1 fan and biggest cheerleader.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, August 9 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Destrehan Baseball team or St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church preferred. Condolences may be expressed at www.HCAlexanderFuneralHome.com.
