Katherine Jaquillard Gardner, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Wife by first marriage to the late Allen J. Abadie, by 2nd marriage to the late Bennie Brinson, by 3rd marriage to the late Ernesto Gardner. Mother of Sandra Abadie Johnson (Ronald), Allen P. Abadie (Susanne), Katherine Abadie Linam (Steve), and Julie Abadie Smith (Chris). Grandmother of Michelle Pittari, Wayne Mason, Jr., Brett Abadie, Bryan Abadie, Brandy Bovie, Marina Silva, Marc Linam, Mandy Brian, D.J. Brian and Courtney Broadway. Also survived by 23 great grandchildren and preceded in death by 1 great grandchild. Sister of the late Doris Buckley and Anna Mae Jones. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Private interment in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice . Condolences may be offered at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com
