Leota (Lee) Carter Barient passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the age of 94. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and did her very best to teach and guide them. In healthier years, she enjoyed dancing, reading, playing cards, and traveling. Beloved wife of 55 years of the late James Anthony Barient. Mother of Kathy Barient Bene (Wayne), James Barient, Jr., Patricia Barient Ridge (Roger), Judy Barient Plaia (Jay), Tony Barient (Dorothy), and Robin Barient Duplechain (Mitchel). Grandmother of Wayne Bene, Jr., Steve Bene, John Bene, Aaron Bene, Katie Bene Donsereaux, Melissa Ridge Helmers, Philip Ridge, Nathan Ridge, Courtney Morgan, Ashley Barient Duplantis, Amy Barient, Rachel Barient, Lauren Duplechain Carnes, and Mitchel Duplechain, Jr. Also survived by 24 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, along with one sister-in-law, Mary Carter, and many nieces and nephews.
Daughter of the late Charles Carter and Frances Hughes Carter. Sister of the late Charles Albert Carter, Alberta Carter Van, Francis Cecil Carter, and Thomas Mitchel Carter. Preceded in death by one great-grandchild, Melanie Umbach. No doubt she has joined them in heaven where they are throwing their own party. She retired from the National Park Service at the age of 71. In the later years of her life she learned to use the computer and enjoyed getting on Facebook. Lee was adored and loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. Due to current health concerns, private services will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, Algiers, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The family would like to personally thank the staff at Our Lady of Wisdom Nursing Home for the kindness they gave to Lee in her time with them. To view and sign the guest book, please visit mothefunerals.com.