Genevieve Panepinto Harris passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Joseph Harris. Mother of Gerard Joseph Harris (Debbie), Lloyd A. Harris (Alicia by second marriage; Peggy by first marriage), JoAnn Harris Loebig (Timothy), and the late Michael Harris (Donna). Grandmother of Gregg Harris, Shayna Loebig Pond, Cameron Loebig, and step-grandmother of Stephney Trenchard, Teddy Trenchard, and Richard Trenchard. Great-grandmother of eighteen. Daughter of the late Brazel Catalinotto Panepinto and Joseph Panepinto.
Age 88 years, a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA for the past 63 years. She was employed by D.H. Holmes for three years, John A. Chauvin for twenty eight years, Delta Food Co. for two years, Panepinto Enterprise for seven years, Fantastic Sams thirteen years, and Gretna Bingo Palace for fourteen years. Member of Westside Business and Professional Women, served as President two years, District 1 Director, and State Financial Committee; Italian American Society of Jefferson Auxiliary President for six years; American Italian Federation of Southeast Treasurer for five years and Recording Secretary for ten years; KC Archbishop Blenk Ladies Auxiliary President for two years; Infant Jesus Golden Agers for four years; and Infant Jesus Widows Support Group for fifteen years. She taught CCD Class for five years; served the Parish Council Board, Recording Secretary, and Vice President; Lector for many years at Infant Jesus of Prague Church; and served other officers and committees in the above clubs. She was in the Legion of Mary, Lizard Ministry, VFW Post 3121, Gretna Historical Society, and received may awards.
Relatives, Friends of the Family, and Members of the afore mentioned groups are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 12 PM. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 PM until 9 PM an on Saturday morning from 9 AM until 12 PM. Interment Hook & Ladder Cemetery, Gretna, LA.