Obituary

Honaker Funeral Home

Betty Lou Gunn
( April 05, 1936 - August 30, 2020 )

Betty L. Chaisson Gunn, of Lacombe, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was born in Sulphur, LA, on April 5,1936 to Lula Dartez and Leo Chaisson.

She is survived by her loving husband Walter “Wally” C. Gunn, her son; Charles ‘Mike’ Gunn (Cathy), daughter; Micki L. Roger (Michael), 3 grandchildren; Casey Smith (Barrett), Cole Montalbano (Heather), and Caitlin Gunn (Andrew), and two great grandchildren; Addison & Camille Smith, and a brother; James “Jim” Chaisson. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Lula Dartez and Leo Chaisson, her brother; Albert Chaisson, and her sister; Lauralee Kennedy.

Betty received a Bachelor’s Degree from McNeese in 1957 and was an educator in Calcasieu & Jefferson Parish for 30+ years. She was also a teacher on the Westbank and sponsored dance and flag team for 8 years. She lived on the Westbank until 1993 then moved to Lacombe to enjoy retirement.

Betty served as a Social Apostolates with her husband at St. Anthony in Gretna and at St. John of the Cross in Lacombe. She devoted 18 years to St. John of the Cross, being an eucharist minister and participating in the altar society. She was involved in the Lacombe Library Club and she worked as the poll commissioner for 10 years. She attended the Religious Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes and celebrated mass with Pope John Paul II at the St. Louis Cathedral. Betty received the St. Louis Medallion and she was a member of the Ladies Guild. Betty and Wally received the St. John of the Cross award in 2018.

She will be fondly remembered for her sweet spirit, her faithful example, and her loving kindness.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St John of the Cross Catholic Church,

61030 Briar Lake Drive, Lacombe La. 70445
on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.

Interment in ST. JOSEPH'S ABBEY CEMETERY.

Visitation at the church on Friday after 9:30 A.M. until funeral time.

Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.