Dr. Beverly Ellen Chaignaud's Obituary
Dr. Beverly Ellen Chaignaud passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. She was born on December 20, 1948 in Bogalusa, LA to John Edward and Elaine (McKee) Chaignaud.
Beverly is survived by her parents Ed and Elaine; her sisters Renée Chaignaud Burford (Joe) and Anne Chaignaud Cowger (David); her niece and nephews Katherine Cowger, Jeff Burford (Jacquelyn), Brian Burford, John Burford (Casey), Sean Cowger, and Chris Cowger. She is also survived by her great-nephew Benjamin Burford and great-nieces Natalie Burford and Lilly Grant.
Beverly is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Dewey and Ellen McKee and her paternal grandparents Jean and Annie Chaignaud.
Beverly was raised in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Cabrini High School and Loyola University. Upon graduation from Loyola, she taught art at Cabrini High for many years. She later earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Chaignaud completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She then completed a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Most recently, she was the Director of the Burn Unit at University of Alabama Children’s Hospital.
Bev was truly a humble servant. Her dedication to her patients and their families, her colleagues, and most especially to her family was unmatched.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61030 Brier Lake Dr., Lacombe, LA 70445 on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation at the church on Monday beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow the services in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, Saint Benedict, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Dr. Beverly Chaignaud may be made to Cabrini High School, New Orleans or to Camp Conquest, a summer camp program designed to respond to the needs of pediatric burn survivors. Donations may be mailed to Camp Conquest, 1919 Oxmoor Road #253, Homewood, AL 35209, or can be made at https://www.kidscampconquest.com/ or https://cabrinihigh.com/donate.
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