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Kathryn Champagne, born August 15, 1939, died peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was a lifetime resident of Baton Rouge and supporter of St. Joseph's Academy where she graduated in 1957. She became a St. Joseph Associate and actively participated in fulfilling its mission. Her entire life, she worked with her father in his business, L J Champagne Bookkeeping and Tax Service, and continued this business after his death. Kathryn was an active member of her community and supported many charitable organizations including St. Joseph's Academy, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank where she was on the visionary committee and served as co-bus chairman for several years. She devoted much of her time to St. George Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic minister, altar server, wedding and funeral planner, delivered communion to homebound parishioners and counted the church collections every Monday morning. Kathryn had a fun-loving, jovial spirit. She was many things to her family, which included a "surrogate" mother to many friends of her children and lifetime room mother at her children's schools. She was also the president of the "Coach Brew Fan Club", and his most avid fan. Her many friends and family didn't understand her health situation because she was too busy taking care of others to let people know her own life crosses. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents L J and Lucille Champagne, her brothers, Lionel "Butch" Champagne and Thomas A Champagne. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Hart and husband Butch; her children John Lee Brewerton, III and wife, Carie; Michael Brewerton; Denise Brewerton and husband, Gene Hernandez; David Brewerton and wife, Casey; her grandchildren Jonathon Stalls and spouse Ben Purner, Tracy Insalaco and husband Russ, Cody Brewerton; Trevor Meyers; Gable Brewerton; her three great grandchildren, Aspen Joseph and Jeremiah James Insalaco, and Jaxon McLeod; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and her "Systers". Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. George Catholic Church from 12:00-2:00 on Friday, May 17, 2019, with funeral mass to follow at 2:30. In her final gift to others, she donated her body to science so students could learn how to take care of others with health issues. Instead of flowers, the family asks you consider a charitable donation in Kathryn's name.
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What a beautiful and gently soul Ms. Kathryn was!! I was blessed to have known her & her entire family!! I cant believe its been a year since she went to be with The Good Lord! My deepest prayers & sympathy to my friends John, Mike, Denise, and DavidR.I.P. Ms. Kathryn!
Perry Key
Friend
May 7, 2020
Mimi,
You will be missed! You were a beautiful soul. I am so grateful for your support for Jonathon and I. You were greatly missed at our wedding. Loved getting to dance with you at Tracy and Russ' wedding. You were always so done up but like you didn't even need to try :) SO SO Grateful Jonathon and I got to visit you and stay with you in Louisiana 3 years ago, showing us Mike the tiger, you making us crawfish etouffee, hearing stories, seeing your lovely garden, and all the king's cakes you have sent (which we couldn't stop eating this year). Then running into you at the place you recommended by the airport for good po' boy sandwiches. Grateful for your life and the memory of you. Sending so much Peace to Mike, Cody, Jon, Tracy and all your family. Glad to be a part of it! We'll miss you.
Love, Ben
Benjamin Purner
May 18, 2019
Mike,
Your Mother was an extraordinary woman for many reasons, one being she raised such an incredible son. Prayers and Love go our to you and your family. May God hold you and your family in his heart!
Emily Strunk
May 17, 2019
David,the family and I send our love and prayers for you and your family. May your mother sleep peacefully in the arms of Jesus.
Mrs.Tana and Family
May 17, 2019
Denise and David I know you have a heavy heart!! I am very sad to hear about your mother's passing I just wish I would have gotten to know her !! Love you both!!!
Ed Hernandez
May 17, 2019
Margaret,
so sad to hear of your sister's passing. Please know you and your fmily are in my thoughts & prayers
Pam Bordelon
May 16, 2019
Denise, Mike, John & David
So sad to hear of your Mom's passing, she was a wonderful, funny & great lady and I have very fond memories of her. There is a special place in Heaven for her.
May God Bless & Keep You!
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mark Lagattuta
Mark Lagattuta
May 15, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful lady!!! I have known her since I was child attending Our Lady of Mercy and her kind spirit made me feel welcome and like one of her other sons!! I am deeply sorry that I can't make her services because my son is graduating from college in Missouri on Friday. My heartfelt condolences go out to John, Mike, Denise, and David, as well as my prayers for comfort during this difficult time. She will surely be missed. Take care & God Bless!
Perry Key
May 15, 2019
Beloved children of Ms. Katherine,
My heart is heavy for you. May your memories bring you strength in your times of sorrow. I have so many fond and happy memories of your Mom. I am so blessed to have known her. I hope she does not cause too much trouble in heaven!
Gawd bless y'all.
Love, Ronaele Brouillette (Kaye's niece)
May 15, 2019
I'm truly sorry to hear of Ms. Champagne's passing. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to her family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope. And that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.
CW/JW
May 15, 2019
Dear Mike and Family, I am truly sorry about the loss of your mother.
Mickee Wenzel
May 15, 2019
Johnny, Michael, Denise & David,
So many incredible memories of your Mom. Since losing mine, I've learned that it is the little things that you will remember most - the smiles, the laughter, the little sayings, the ballgames and it will be those memories of these things
that help to push away the pain. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
Gene Ponti
May 14, 2019
Denise and Kathryn's Family.... I was so sorry to read of your Mother's death. I had missed seeing Kathryn at Church, and now I understand. May God comfort all of you knowing Kathryn is enjoying her reward of eternal rest in the glory of Our Lord's Heavenly home.
Fondly....Shirley Marino Dauzat
May 14, 2019
Denise,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers go out to you and you family.
Phyllis Marino
May 14, 2019
My heart is heavy hearing of your passing, my dear
Syster I hope you remember to wear your crazy socks for the Holidays as you always did for years
We will miss you dear friend. Rest In Peace
Wanda Hidalgo
SJA Class of 57
Wanda Hidalgo
May 13, 2019
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