Mary Catherine McGrew

Notes:

Wynema McGrew noted that she attended LSU and graduated from Baton Rouge Business College, and was employed by the city when she and A. J. became engaged.

DUPLANTIER Mary Catherine McGrew Duplantier passed away on April 30, 2011 at the age of 89. She was a native of Baton Rouge, the daughter of the late Annie Camors and Alexander Paxton McGrew, and the sister of the late Alexander K. McGrew of Baton Rouge, LA. She was the beloved wife of 42 years to the late Armand J. (A.J.) Duplantier, Jr. of New Orleans. During her marriage to A.J., the raising of seven children became a full-time job! Catherine was very religious and her piety was expressed in church activities at St. Francis Cabrini Parish. Catherine had many friends who could always rely on her optimism and buoyant spirits to brighten their day. Catherine and A.J.'s children are Stephen J. Duplantier of Costa Rica, Michael A. Duplantier of New Orleans, Carol Duplantier Llull of Covington, Donald L. Duplantier of Destrehan, Lynn Duplantier Barlotta of Forest, Virginia, Daniel G. Duplantier of New Orleans and Gregory G. Duplantier of Zachary, LA. Catherine was the grandmother of Stephanie Llull Jeanfreau, Jennifer Llull Ledet, Jean-Marc Allard Duplantier, Gina Barlotta Beck, Camille Duplantier, Kirchman, Christian Llull, Natalie Barlotta, Michael Allard Duplantier, Claire Duplantier Burns, Patrice Barlotta Ramey, Scott Duplantier and Justin Barlotta. Spouses of her children are Kathleen Bordelon Duplantier, Bettye Brousseau Duplantier, Santiago Llull, Samuel Barlotta and Mickie Frances Duplantier. Catherine is also survived by twelve great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews of her late husband and late brother and many loving friends. She will be sadly missed by family and friends, but the lasting imprint of her glowing life will not easily fade. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment at Lake Lawn Park. Friends may send flowers or donations to ARC of Greater N.O., 5700 Loyola Ave., Metairie, LA 70115, would be appreciated. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Family/Spouse: Armand J. "A. J." Duplantier. Armand was born on 21 Aug 1919 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; died in Dec 1985 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]