ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: THERIOT, EDMEY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Wednesday, January 12, 2011

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THERIOT, EDMEY 
(February 16, 1930 - January 12, 2011)

Edmey Ann "Temae" Sonnier Theriot, age 80, a longtime resident of Covington, 
passed away Jan. 12, 2011. 

She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Katie Sonnier of New Roads, and is 
survived by her three sisters, "Baby Kay" Romero of Paradise Valley, Ariz., 
"Tootie Ray" Casey of New Orleans, and Cleta Jewell of Mobile, Ala.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wardy John "Blackie" 
Theriot. 

She is survived by her six children, seven grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren, with one soon to arrive. 

Mother of Paul and wife Terry, granddaughter Chere'Theriot, great-granddaughter 
Lily, granddaughter Monique Theriot Voitier and husband Martial, great-
granddaughters Virginia and Marilyn; Ceanne Theriot Hirstius and husband Edward 
Geary, granddaughter Tracey Hirstius Barhorst, husband Brad, and great-
granddaughters Cora and Ella and great-grandson Charlie; grandson Jason Hirstius 
and wife Colette, great-grandsons Otto and Hays; granddaughter Colleen Hirstius 
Waldorf and husband Jonathan, great-grandson Mathis; Perry and wife Cindy, 
grandsons Maurice and Matthew; Shawn and Robyn Bosch; Adrianne Theriot Monaghan 
and husband Clifford; Katie-Raye Theriot Shotts and husband Don.

"Temae" was an extraordinary mother and grandmother. She served as the Folsom 
librarian for 10 years. She was an active member of the Folsom Native Plant 
Society, Folsom Homemakers, and Grandmother's Circle group. "Temae" was an avid 
reader, loved music, gardening, going to the movies, traveling and the 
experience of new restaurants. She loved all things Native American.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sat. Jan. 29, 2011, at St Benedicts 
Catholic Church at 20370 Smith Road Covington. In lieu of flowers, the family 
request memorial donations are made to the Julien Poydras High School Museum and 
Arts Center c/o Pointe Coupee Historical Society, P.O. Box 462, New Roads, LA. 
70760.

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