Lucy Catherine McLachlan Burns

May 15, 1945 - September 23, 2020

Lucy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on September 23, 2020. Lucy was born in New Orleans to the late James McLachlan and Margaret Menetre McLachlan. Lucy was the beloved wife of Craig Francis Burns for 48 years. She was the loving mother of the late Craig “Mac” McLachlan Burns. She is survived by her husband, Craig, and siblings Laurie (Donald) Caserta, Jimbo (Jackie) McLachlan, Andy McLachlan, one uncle, Ralph Menetre Jr., several nieces and nephews and a host of lifelong friends. She was proceeded in death by her son, Mac, parents, Jimmy and Margaret, sister, Meg, and nephew Mac McLachlan. Lucy graduated from Covington High School, where she was Homecoming Queen in her Senior year. She graduated from LSU with a degree in Education and was member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Lucy was an avid LSU fan and loved cheering on her “Fighting Tigers”. Always by her side, was her faithful companion, Sonny the miniature Dachshund. She loved gardening, creating special Christmas ornaments for her family and friends, and writing poems and letters for her loved ones. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Sulphur, Louisiana. After losing her son, Mac, she devoted much of her time and energy to the Mac Burns Memorial Golf Scholarship. Lucy loved life, her family, and friends. Pall bearers will be: Daniel (Burk) Burkhalter, Pete Burkhalter (honorary), Andrew Burkhalter, David Caserta, Jay Caserta, Drew McLachlan, and Michael McLachlan. The family would like to thank Pam Collins, the staff at St. Tammany Parish Hospice – especially her nurse, Amie Thompson. Services will be held privately by family. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mac Burns Memorial Foundation at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.