Emily Ann Smith Catanese

June 1, 2020

Emily Ann Smith Catanese entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the age of 84. Emily was born in Nashville, Arkansas and was a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana for many years and a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana since 2005. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Joseph "Candy" Catanese, Sr., son Patrick Kevin Catanese, stepdaughter Vera Mae Catanese and her parents Guy Lee and Otha "Pat" Smith. She is survived by a brother Dr. Bobby Lee Smith of Littleton, Colorado and her loving children Joseph Catanese, Jr. (Kristie), Melanie Catanese Ethridge (Barry), Christopher Catanese, Sr. (Dawn), stepson Martin Catanese (Joan). She was the very proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Also, a very special thank you to our dear family friend Claire Durio for all of her love and support. She was also the mommy to her late four legged fur baby cocker spaniel "Bucket" and is survived by her faithful four-legged fur baby "Bitsy". She was most proud of her children and her grandchildren and every chance she had to dote on them she took it, they were her greatest gifts from God. She loved to read the Bible, tell stories of her childhood and was one of the smartest and strongest women ever. She was a blessing to all that knew her and leaves behind a legacy to the true meaning of love, faith and compassion. She displayed true beauty both inside and out and she was the most graceful and sweetest soul that walked this earth and truly loved everyone. She will be remembered for having the kindest heart and love that radiated from her presence. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at New Beginnings Church, 29 Park Place Drive, Covington, LA, 70433 on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to either the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/donate the Northshore Humane Society www.northshorehumanesociety.org or the American Heart Association www.heart.org (Make a memorial Gift). To sign the guestbook, please visit www.serenitycovington.com