Mary Catherine Trahan

1934 ∼ 2013

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Mary Catherine Trahan, 78, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at her residence.

Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.

Born in Rockland, Texas on May 21, 1934, Mary was the daughter of Tom B. Trahan and Catherine Lucille Daniels Trahan McWilliams. She enjoyed country music and her favorite television shows, NCIS, Mentalist, Hawaii 5.0 and the History Channel. Mary was a loving mother, wife and nana whom always took care of others.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Ray Trahan; son, Cary Michael Trahan; and brother, Billy Ray Trahan.

Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Bruce Womack of Orange; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Colleen Trahan of Pasadena; six grandchildren, Ryan Womack, Jared Womack, Kelly Trahan Moore, Destine Trahan, Cindy Klamert, Jon Harrison; and seven great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters, Tommie Jean Palmer, Brenda Richardson, Pam Baker; and brothers, Benny McWilliams and Mike McWilliams.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Womack, Scott Price, Billy Trahan, James Michael McWilliams, Bobby Rollins and Richard Ellis Cotton. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jared Womack.

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Anonymous May 12, 2013

My Dear Kathryn, I meet you in 1982 has your dauther in law Colleens brother Matthew Morse enjoyed spending time with you and aunt birdie you where a class act always and a true southern bell we love you and respected you God Bless you love matthew morse ##imported-begin##Matthew Morse##imported-end##

Anonymous May 12, 2013

Cathy... Always my Big Sister .....when a baby my second Mama... When older my Dear Friend. Always loving...caring....never judgmental just Always there for me. I love you dearly! Death an enemy that hurts much now, but I'm so looking forward to our hugs ##imported-begin##Brenda##imported-end##

Anonymous May 11, 2013

Gone but not forgotten. Love You Aunt Catherine!##imported-begin##Jamey Cowart##imported-end##

Anonymous May 11, 2013

You were my sister, my friend and my confidant. We shared many things through the years, good and bad, laughter and tears but no matter what we were always there for each other. You will be greatly missed I loved you very much.##imported-begin##Tommie Palmer##imported-end##

Anonymous May 10, 2013

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Kelly Moore and her family and friends during your time of sorrow.##imported-begin##Pamela D. Langford, City of Port Arthur##imported-end##

Anonymous May 10, 2013

Aunt Catherine, You were always there for me and Michael. You helped us out in so many ways. There are so many good memories we will forever hold deep in our hearts. The times we spent together as a family forever we will cherish. When my dad died ##imported-begin##Keri and Michael Palmer##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Rest easy knowing she is finally at peace. We love you.##imported-begin##Bryan, Sherry & Megan Croaker##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

RIP Aunt Catherine. I know you are no longer in pain, we will miss you so much!! You always made me laugh, and had such a wonderful sense of humor. Love you!##imported-begin##Stacy Wallace##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

I wish that I could be down there to say good-bye to you Aunt Catherine. We will all miss you so very much. I love you!!##imported-begin##Cherie Bacan##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Dear Nana, Although I cannot see you, I feel your presence near. I will hold you close in memory, Your sweet voice I still hear. So sleep now with the angels, And your golden heart let rest. Although our hearts are broken, We know GOD took the b##imported-begin##Sherri Bellard##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. I only got a chance to meet Catherine a couple of times, but have heard alot of stories about her. She was a strong woman and you were all better people for knowing her I'm sure. God Bless you all##imported-begin##Belinda Gilmore##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Nona you are loved and missed love always your grandson Jonathan##imported-begin##Jon##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Cindy, Even in your sadness we hope you can hold on to the thought that a life lived with so much love never really ends, but goes on forever in the heart of those who remember. We will miss our sister dearly, but she will always live on in all our hearts##imported-begin##Ben & Edna McWilliams##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

When my Mom died when I was 18 you made sure that you were always be there if I needed you. I will always love you. And I will miss you forever.##imported-begin##Sharon Mazola##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Today Our Hearts Break As We Say Our Goodbye. We Unite To Remember You, We Hug, We Laugh, And We Cry. Now The Time Has Come To Let You Go Into The Arms Of The Lord Above. Holding On To What You Left With Us, All Your Joy, Happiness, And Love. Your Pai##imported-begin##Amanda McWilliams Powell##imported-end##

Anonymous May 8, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss Cindy. We are praying for you and your family. Your mom was such a sweet lady!! She is with your dad and brother and all the rest of your family now. You're in our thoughts!!##imported-begin##Kimberly Robin Ellis Lamprecht##imported-end##