Carolyn Elizabeth Pertuit Hughes Fowler's Obituary
Carolyn Elizabeth Pertuit Hughes Fowler passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 86. She was a loving mother of Kenneth Hughes (Karen); Debra Hughes Newnam (Scott); and Lisa Hughes Bloemer (Howard). Daughter of the late Inez Marie Jambon Pertuit and Joseph Edwin Pertuit. Sister of Carl “JoeJoe” Pertuit (the late Myrlene Cheramie Pertuit); and Jacquelyn “Jackie” Pertuit (Kelly). Grandmother of Brandi Phillips; Henri Bouvier; Brett Bloemer (Jacqueline); Sheli Bloemer, Brandon Hughes. Proud Great-Grandmother of Haley Phillips, Parker Phillips, and Dylan Bouvier. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was a retired Community Organizer for JEFCAP, and a seamstress and crafter. She also was the founder of her infamous “Cherokee Girls Club” of Westwego. Carolyn was born in Westwego, LA, lived in Marrero for many years, and for the next 21 years lived at Rouquette Lodge in Mandeville, LA. Her final resting place where she lost her battle to Covid 19 Virus was at Forest Manor Nursing Home in Covington, LA. Carolyn loved playing cards, sewing and doing her crafts. Due to the current pandemic crises, the family decided not to hold an in-person funeral service, but instead invite family and friends for a prayer and “Celebration of Life” online services held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 1:00pm. If you wish to attend this online service, please send your request to: [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked donations be sent to St. Timothy’s Northshore United Methodist Church. 335 Asbury Drive Mandeville, LA. 70471. Or visit: https://www.fellowshiponegiving.com/App/Giving/stim
Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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