Georgie Mae Smith Caillouet, 79, of Bridge City passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 23, 2011.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jim McClintock. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Eunice, Louisiana on December 22, 1931, Georgie was the daughter of Eddie J. and Osage Fontenot Smith. She graduated from PNG in 1949, was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church for 57 years. She was a member of the Legion of Mary and St. Henry?s Church Choir. She served as the first Chairperson of Bridge City Planning Commission, a passionate supporter of Right to Life Campaign, enjoyed gardening, home improvement, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Angelia Marie Caillouet; and her brother, Eddie John Smith, Jr.

Georgie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard Caillouet; sons and spouses, Ricky and Gloria Caillouet of Lumberton, Christopher and Kayla Caillouet of Basile, Louisiana, Kerry and Myra of Bridge City and Major Kelly and Karla Caillouet of Pensacola, Florida; and daughters and spouses, Catherine and Freddie Guyote of Bridge City, Sandra and Gary Staton of Bridge City, Major Robin and Paul Barrett of Fairbanks, Alaska, Colleen and Patrick Owens of Richmond, Virginia, and Brenda Caillouet and Dr. Mary Ann Smith of Houston.

She is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Wayne Paul Smith and Clifford Joseph Smith.

Serving as Pallbearers will be grandsons Corey Caillouet, Kevin Caillouet, Brian Caillouet, Joe Guyote, Simon Owens, Patrick Owens, Garret Caillouet, Jesse Barrett, and Grant Caillouet.