Claire Louise Parson

Claire Louise Parson passed away in her sleep at her daughter’s home in Metairie. Wife of Edmond Quentin Parson, she fought the good fight of faith and finished her race and has now taken hold of eternal life that she was called to. Our Mother, Hero, Friend, and Encourager will be forever missed by her 5 children who love and adore her.

Gary Michael O’Brien (Tammy), Eric Jacob Fruchtnicht Sr., Heidi Marie Angelle, Holli Marie Gaspard (Michael John), Heather Marie Mahoney (David). She is called Honey by her 13 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. Cali Louise Petitt (Jim), Candice Cay Selby (Scott), Sean Michael Ryan (Brandy), Rev. Garrett O’Brien, Eric Jacob Fruchtnicht, Jacob Bradley Fruchtnicht, Ashton Albert Angelle, Joshua David Gaspard, Jon Maxwell Gaspard, Molli Parson Mahoney, Holli Marie Mahoney, Matthew David Mahoney,and McMahon Patrick Mahoney.

Great Grandchildren Lucas Dresel Petitt, Jonah Miles Petitt, Alban James Petitt, Heidi Cay Selby, Beau Sutherland Selby, Claire Louise Selby, Cecelia Marie Selby, Jacob Brennan Fruchtnicht, Logan Michael Ryan.

Beloved sister of Albert Warren Dresel Jr. and sister in law Millie Dresel, Daughter of the late Albert Warren Dresel Sr. and Claire McCrossen Dresel.

Claire was a trendsetter in Women in Business over 20 years and has left a legacy of beauty in her daughters. In 1972 she opened her own hair salon “Salon de Lorino” and in 1975 “Kontinental Kutups” was established. Her faithful employees, friends and beauty colleagues will always remember Claire’s generous heart and encouraging sayings like, “You’re beautiful when you smile” and “Plan your work and work to plan”. You can view all her honeyisms on H20 Salon and Spa Facebook page.

Claire has overcome all the obstacles of Alzheimer’s disease and her family has joined this fight with her to end Alzheimer’s. For the last 3 years, her family has raised over $100,000 because they know, their mom would want to help or assist anyone from getting this disease. Claire had a heart as big as the world and a smile that brightened every room and lightened every load. At the end of her life our mother who was the strongest and most independent lady we know, rested in style and fully trusted us to be by her side as she entered her eternal home.

We want to give a special thanks to our amazing and caring team of angels, Stacey Johnson, Theresa Gaines, Jackie Smith, and Momma Ruby for all the love and dignity they showed our mom. We would also like to thank Canon Hospice, especially Nurse Shannon.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association “Team Honey Bunch” 3445 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 902, Metairie, LA 70002.

Relatives and Friends of the family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial from LEITZ-EAGAN Metairie, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, on Monday morning, February 9, 2015 at 11:00. Visitation will begin at 9:00. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories, Metairie. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.