Catherine Marie Foret

Catherine Petit Foret, 88, returned to her heavenly home on February 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in life and ultimately gave her peace.

Catherine was born to the late Louis and Inez Petit in Belmont, LA and was a 1946 graduate of Lutcher High School. She attended Baton Rouge Business College and did clerical work for most of her life working at both Gulf States Utilities and later at Calcasieu Parish School Board for 32 years.

Catherine was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend and fellow classmate, the late Gerald Louis Foret, Sr. on June 9, 1951. Catherine raised her four children with patience, discipline and humility. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where she was active in Catholic Daughters, Altar Society and Sacristan Ministry. By her life she encouraged her children and grandchildren to explore the beauty of the gospels, and to follow His example. Her hobbies included gardening, dancing, cooking and entertaining.

Catherine is survived by her children, Gerald Foret, Jr., Denise Collett, Charlene (Mark) Burgess, and David Foret (Kim); her grandchildren, Courtney McCain (Brandon), Jessica Miguez (John), Kelli Richard (Troy), Chris Foret, Jacob Collett; Catherine Haese (Mikey), and Derek Foret (Lindsey); 8 great-grandchildren; and sister, Dolores Brignac.  She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brother, Louis D. Petit.

Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home Tuesday, February 20, 2018 beginning at 9:30 AM with a Rosary at 11:00 AM and Mass at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at 1:30 PM with burial following at Consolata Cemetery.