Annabel Favalora Gautreaux passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 27, 2020. She was blessed to have received the Eucharist and an Apostolic Blessing just before passing. Annabel was born on August 17, 1933 in New Orleans, LA.
She was the loving wife of Roy for 61 years and the devoted mother of Mary Schmidt (Gilbert), the late Roy Gautreaux, Jr. (Anna), David Gautreaux (Leslie), Lisa Benoit (Noble) and Jane Galey (Troy). Annabel was Mimi to Kristen, Gilbert III, Jonathan, Becky, Roy III, Jessica, Katie, André, Joshua, Jordan, Raleigh, Christian, Grace, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Favalora; and her siblings Rosemary Bouden, Fannie Thomson, and Thomas Favalora. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Betty Gautreaux Matherne, and several nieces and nephews.
She was a long time resident of St. Rose and most recently Destrehan. She was a devout parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Adorer. The family wants to express their deepest gratitude to her devoted caregivers, Genevieve Curley, Lula Lee, Chaunaie Blackmon, and Joyce Watkins.
A private funeral mass was held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with interment in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the St. Charles Borromeo Adoration Chapel Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 428, Destrehan, LA 70047 are appreciated.
Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home. Please consider sharing your thoughts, favorite memory or condolences at www.muhleisen.com.
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