Betty Nadine Ward Chopin

Betty N. Ward Chopin passed away peacefully at home at age 82, entering into enternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2013. She is predeceased by her husband Alton F. Chopin, Jr. of 42 years and second husband Vincent Lopresto, Jr. of 14 years. Betty will be missed by her sons Brian E. Chopin (Lori) and Craig T. Chopin. She is predeceased by her son, Alton F. Chopin, III. Betty was adored by her three granddaughter’s, Candice Chopin Laizer, Christie Chopin LeBouef and Nicole Ann Chopin and three great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Charley Ward and Victoria Cooper Ward; Sister of Joy Ward, Vera Ward Cooper, and Joe Ward and the late Effie Ward Bradshaw, Gladys Ward Derrington, Minnie Ward Campbell, William Ward, Marvin Ward, Clarence Ward, Glen Ward, Bobby Ward. Betty retired from Cummins Mid-South. She is a native of Poplar Bluff, MO. and has been a long time resident of New Orleans, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St.; on Wednesday, April 10, 2012 at 12:30 pm. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com