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Pat Chiasson was born in New Verda on May 25, 1919, the eldest child of Effie and Horace Hale. She died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at age 92. She was preceded in death by husbands, Melvin Durbin, Philip Alexander and John Chiasson; son, Darryl Durbin; daughter, Lorraine Durbin King; great-granddaughter, Shauna Pemberton; and siblings, Bea Jenkins, Violet Deen, Huey Hale and Lorie Hale. She is survived by sisters, Mariolee Sterling and Laverne Vinson; daughter, Belvarie Durbin Varnado; stepdaughters, Helen Rogers, Lois Ledet, Collette Legendre and Crystal Faucheax; grandchildren, Cheryl Varnado Lin, Linda Varnado Mancuso, Betty Varnado Zeugin, Alan King, Howard Varnado, Donna King Clarkson and Lisa King Barnett; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Fontenot, Tricia Fontenot, Kyle Varnado, Heather Zimbro, Vanessa Pizzolato, Kevin Fontenot, Kimberly Zeugin, Wesley Clarkson, Felicia Hamm, Andrew Zeugin, T.R. Varnado, Krystal Clarkson, Talyn King, Lauren Barnett, Chase Varnado, Sierra Varnado, Anna Lin and Trevor Barnett; great-great-grandchildren, Bryant Fontenot, Hannah Lewis, Bradley Fink, Dylan Zimbro, Kylar Hamm and Patton Tassin; and many other relatives and friends. The heart of our family has gone to join those that have gone before. Pat was a talented artist - painting many pictures during her lifetime - and an exceptional gardener. She was kind, sweet and generous to everyone she met. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." – Author Unknown. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Monday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Graveside service immediately following at Greenoaks Memorial Park.
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Hey Donna I am so sorry that your dear sweet maw maw has passed . Just know that I am praying for you and your family. Love always Michelle
Michelle Blowers Smith
September 20, 2011
MY SWEET SWEET MAW MAW. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WILL MISS YOU UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN. DON'T GIVE MAMA ALL MY KISSES, SAVE A FEW FOR ME. OH, AND GIVE HER A FEW FROM ME TOO. MY HEART WILL NEVER FEEL THE SAME. YOU WERE ONE IN A MILLION AND I'M GLAD I HAD YOU IN MY LIFE. YOU ARE NOW A TREASURE IN HEAVEN AND WE HAVE TO SHARE YOU, BUT ONE DAY, ONE DAY WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. XOXO DONNA KAY CLARKSON (DEE DEE)
DONNA KING CLARKSON
September 20, 2011
To the Best MawMaw ever... "I love you more"!
Lisa
Lisa Barnett
September 20, 2011
Aunt Pat was one of the most giving and caring people I have known in my life. I had the great pleasure of being her neighbor for many years and being a child she showed me that unconditional side she had. She was a huge support for my family during many years and I am forever grateful for that. I love you Aunt Pat, rest in peace.
Michelle Wilson
September 19, 2011
"Mamaw" always treated me as if I was her very own granddaughter. She has been a special person to me for so many years. I will always love her, and I will never forget her. (Thank you, Betty, for sharing your wonderful grandmother with me for so many memorable years!)
Thelma West
September 18, 2011
Pat was a very special person to me. She helped me through one of the most trying times in my life. Without her I'm not sure I would have been O.K. Always loving and caring, that was her nature and I will miss her. Rest in peace Pat and I'll see you again one day.
Elaine Dreymala
September 17, 2011
Remembering a loving and caring Aunt who will always have a special place in my heart.
Linda Sterling/Riley
September 17, 2011
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