Josephine Celestine Smith

Josephine "Josie" Billiot Smith, born on April 1, 1936, went home to be with the loves of her life, Raymond Smith and Teddy Mayfield on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was 82 years old. She was a lifelong resident of Barataria and Lafitte. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Smith and companion of the late Joseph "Teddy" Mayfield. Daughter of the late John Walter Matherne and Edna Frickey Matherne. Sister of the late Florence "Dee Dee" Matherne Alexie (Ben), the late Lawrence Matherne (Opal), the late Linda Matherne "Coonass" D'augeraux and the late Warren "Pete" Ronquille. Sister-in-law of the late Lawrence "Pop" Smith (Sara), the late Charlie Smith (Evelyn), the late George Smith (Victoria), the late Earl Smith (Viola), the late Ester Schaffer (John), the late Archie Smith (Iris), the late Woodrow Smith, the late Rosa Trevot (Bill), Mary Vogel (Al) and all of their children and spouses. Godmother of Ethel Alexie Smith. Although she had no children of her own, she helped raise Brandee Smith McDonald (Abby and Cade) and Jeremy M. Smith (Jake and Jade) like her own. Aunt of Richard Smith ((Sandra), Anthony Smith (Ethel), Larry Smith (Carol), Woodrow Smith (Susan), John Alexie (Peggy), Richey Alexie (Barbara),

Alma Schultz (Troy), Thelma Prior (Scott), Benny Alexie (Tammy) and the late Edna Alexie. She was a great aunt to Bandee Smith McDonald and Jeremy M. Smith (Stephanie). "Josie" also had a special relationship with "Teddy' Mayfield's children, Lisa Mayfield Lauland (Robbie) and Terry Mayfield (Kathy). "Josie" will be sadly missed by a host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends. "Josie" was active in the Lafitte community as a member of the Lafitte Senior Center, Lafitte Yacht Pen Club, Better Swamps and Garden Club and as as volunteer to Lafitte City Hall. We would like to thank Melinda Briscor Harlow and the staff from Heart of Hospice for all their care and compassion given to "Josie".

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, LA on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Pius Mausoleum, Crown Point, LA. Online condolences available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com