Evelyn C. Peters Herbert

Evelyn C. Peters Herbert, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Edward Ernest Herbert; her parents, Walter Peters Sr. and Catherine LaFrance Peters; her brother, Walter Peters Jr and her granddaughter, Melissa Marie Herbert Evans. Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Ernest David Herbert (Dianne) and Dennis Joseph Herbert; three grandchildren, Jennifer Renée Herbert, Michael David Herbert (Sheila) and Shawn Marie Herbert along with numerous great grandchildren and great great grandson. Evelyn and her husband and best friend, Eddie, enjoyed a very active 25 year retirement in which they enjoyed cajun and line dancing and various activities at Metairie Senior Center and the Pink House along with regular participation with the Lafreniere Walking Club. Evelyn was a life-long devoted Catholic and lived out her faith in every regard. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Church and a former parishioner of St. Clement of Rome Church. All family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 beginning at 10:30 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 12:30 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Interment will be private in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.