Ethel Finnerty

Ethel Bea Duhon Finnerty, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at the age of 92, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 10, 1919, in Soileau, the daughter of Geron and Louella Marcantel Duhon, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Finnerty infant sister, Lessie and two brothers, Edward Duhon and John D. Duhon. She is survived by two sons and a daughterinlaw, Hazen Finnerty and Deborah, of Baton Rouge, and Herbert Finnerty, of Prairieville two daughters and sonsinlaw, Evelyn and Byron Chamblee, of Sulphur and Loretta and Victor Vaughn, of Baton Rouge. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, Kent Chamblee and wife Stephanie, Sheri Yarbrough and husband Doug, all of Sulphur, Terry Chamblee, of Houston, Steven and Eric Finnerty, of Baton Rouge, Jeremy Finnerty and wife Jennifer, of Dutchtown, Mary Elizabeth Guzzardo and husband Mike, of Hammond, Scott Finnerty, of Conroe, Texas, Darryl Finnerty and wife Glynna, of Prairieville, Michael Ross, of California, Corey Vaughn and wife Anna, of Denham Springs, Lindsey Barton and husband Joe, of Prairieville, and Kevin Vaughn and wife Michelle, of Brusly 10 greatgrandchildren, Hannah Chamblee, Cody and Kaitlin Yarbrough, all of Sulphur, Sofie and Jaxon Finnerty, of Prairieville, Lundy Finnerty, of Conroe, Deacon Finnerty, Jaden and Rebecca Barton, of Prairieville, Elijah and Ella Vaughn, of Denham Springs and Avery Vaughn, of Brusly two stepgreatgrandchildren, Michael Duffy and Blaise Mchaffey a sister, Rena Franks and husband Martin B., of Singer a sisterinlaw, Lucille Duhon, of Lake Charles and numerous nieces and nephews. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the many friends and relatives for their love and support. We would also like to thank the staff at The Carpenter House Hospice, especially Chris, Keith, Trig and Dr. Daigle. Bea will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. until services at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Tommy French. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
9:30am2pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
2pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816