Catherine Penny

God has called to heaven an angel, our wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend in Cathy Penny, 57. Cathy was called by our Lord on April 19, 2016 at MD Anderson Hospital. Cathy was born in Lafayette, Louisiana to William “Bill” Owens Sr. and Roylyn Schaeffler Owens (lifelong residents of Lafayette). Cathy is survived by her husband Rusty Penny; her children and grandchildren, Marie Penny with daughter Alexis, Stephanie Penny with daughter Christie of Lafayette, and Michael Penny with his wife Genevieve residing in Los Angeles, California; her brother, Billy Owens and his wife Michelle Varvaro of North Carolina and children Brieanna Owens, Billy Owens III, Bobby Owens, Mary Owens Rouly; and her brother, Chris Owens and wife Tara Broussard of Lafayette with sons Brock Adams, Brent Owens, Blaze Owens, and Beau Owens. Cathy is also survived by Rusty’s parents Dr. Teemie and Pat Penny Landry; brother, Steve Penny, his sons Josh, Nik and Matt Penny of Washington; brother-in-law and sister, Robert and Leanne Penny Daigle and their children, Dr.’s Duncan and Jennifer Hanby, their children Avery and Graham, Dr. Megan Daigle, Charlie and Hailey Daigle Genin, Rory Deas, Jordan Daigle, Bart and Gina and son Mark Landry of Colorado; the late Julie Landry Stoval and her son Nick, Nancy Landry and her sons Cannon and Landry Matthews, Dr. Gary and Stephanie Mathews and son Ben, Kim Landry and her daughter Caroline Elmore, Todd and Liz Landry Carl. Cathy is greeted in Heaven by her grandparents, Oscar Owens, Mary Ruth Burleigh, Roy Schaeffler and Aline Boucher, and her father-in-law Bob Penny all of Lafayette. Cathy was devoted to our Blessed Mother Mary and our Lord’s Devine Mercy. Cathy was a selfless friend, generous with her time and always quick to pray for those in need. She had the spirit of a compassionate counselor and friend, dedicating most of her life and energy to helping the young people who would seek her advice about matters of life and difficult decisions that adolescents are faced with. While living in Jakarta, Indonesia in the early 90’s, Cathy spent her efforts on relieving the desperate situation of the Cambodian refugees, who were stranded on isolated islands. After repatriating to Allen Texas, while raising her three teenagers, Cathy’s house was known as the safe place for the young to come and seek non-judgmental council on any issues they faced. Most afternoons after school many high school teens would gather at her house and seek advice on matters from relationships to substance abuse. The magnitude of her contributions to these young people are only now being recognized by the huge outpouring of appreciation and condolences being expressed by those she touched over the 20 years of providing council to the young. Her most recent years were spent devoted to raising her beloved grand-daughters and positively influencing a third generation of youth. The family will receive friends at Delhomme Funeral Home-Bertrand on April 23, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. The Rosary will be recited at 10:00 AM led by Mrs. Musso and the St. Pius X Junior Legion of Mary. Funeral services will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on East Bayou and Kaliste Saloom Rd. on Saturday April 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm with Reverend Steve LeBlanc officiating, Reverend Anslem Ofodum concelebrant. Interment will be at Holy Mary Mother of God Cemetery, 3121 Johnson St. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Cathy’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. St. Pius X Church building fund, P. O. Box 80489, Lafayette, LA 70589-0489 or that masses be said for the souls of the faithful departed. Friends and family may send condolences to: www.delhommefuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Dr., Lafayette, LA

Catherine Penny

August 19, 1958 - April 19, 2016