Annette "Chookie" Harris Navarre

Lila Annette "Chookie" Harris Navarre, 76, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Sulphur, Louisiana. She was born on January 21, 1949, in Lake Charles where she is a decedent of one of the founding Lake Charles Families. Lake Charles is home, and the place where she raised a beautiful family, and served the Lord.

Annette met Michael Steve Navarre, the love of her life, and from that moment on, the two were inseparable. She dedicated many years of service to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Public Works West, retiring in 2009 as an Inventory Control and Purchasing Specialist. Known for her sharp mind, she was an exceptional bookkeeper and record keeper, always staying organized in her work.

Her Catholic faith was the foundation of her life. A devoted member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, Annette was also a Cursillista, having attended Cursillo Retreat #2, and at one point proudly served on the Board of Directors for Right to Life.

Annette loved life. She loved dancing, cheering on her LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints, and spending time on the water, especially saltwater fishing. Her dream was to one day catch a tagged redfish.

Above all else, family was everything to Annette. Her greatest joy was spending time with her eight children, 27 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, making memories that will be cherished by her sweet family. Annette was a phenomenal cook as the Matriarch of the family, which was one of the many things that attracted large crowds of friends and family.

Annette is survived by her husband of 25 years Michael Navarre; Her children Tara Louvier, Casey LeBrun (Dru), Micah LeBrun Coco, Daniel LeBrun (Sarah), Johnny LeBrun, Mickey Navarre (Dana), Corey Navarre (Melissa), Casey Fontenot (Steven); Her sister Carolyn Staples; her brother Steven Winterkorn; her 27 grandchildren and her 10 great grandchildren.

Annette is preceded in death by her parents Clinton Harris and Yvonne Staples; her stepfather J.C. Staples; her grandparents Alexander "Colan" Granger, Marie Demarest Granger, Francis Murrell Harris, Viola Welch Colbaugh Harris; her sister Yvette Harris Boutte; her grandson Dallas LeBrun; and great grandchild Samuel Foster.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday March 8, 2025 at 11:00am at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. A graveside service will follow at Sallier Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation will be open to the public Friday March 7, 2025 from 5:00-8:00pm with a Cursillo Rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will continue at 9:30 am on Saturday before the funeral. Those serving as Pallbearers will Joseph LeBrun, Jacob Coco, Kylan Fontenot, Mickey Navarre, Blake Navarre, Wyatt LeBrun; Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Paul Ardoin, Kody Mudd, Uriah Lebrun, and Bryce Fontenot.

Annette's love, faith, and dedication to her family and community will never be forgotten. May she rest in eternal peace.