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1943 Genevieve 2021

Genevieve Knott

December 9, 1943 — April 3, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial for Genevieve Knott will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  Rite of Committal will take place at St. Leo the Great Catholic Cemetery in Leonville, LA. The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will celebrate the Mass.

Genevieve Knott, 77, of Opelousas, died April 3, 2021 while preparing to celebrate Good Friday and Easter with her family.

Born December 9, 1943 to Thomas Clinton “Blanco” and Armide Arceneaux Stelly, Genevieve was raised in Opelousas and remained here all her life.

Genevieve was a daughter, sister, wife and mother. She dedicated her life to taking care of her parents and her husband’s parents; raising her children; and supporting her family and friends. She is famous for her infectious smile and contagious laugh. Anyone visiting Genevieve could always count on a cup of coffee, and cake, cookies, or ice cream. If you were lucky enough to be there when she was cooking, you never left hungry or empty handed. Genevieve loved to dance.

She is survived by her children, Tammy L. Knott Lt. Col (Ret. U.S. Army), Ricky and Tina Knott, Jeff and Nicole Knott Arena, and Brewster J. Knott, Jr; sisters Nora Guidry, Rose Mae Lanclos, and Judy Thibodeaux;  her grandchildren April Charles, Clint Knott, Leah Knott, Amanda Knott, and Ethan Arena; and great grandchildren Gabe Speyrer, Avery Speyrer, and Norah Thibodeaux.

Genevieve is preceded in death by her husband, Brewster J. Knott, Sr.; parents, Thomas Clinton Stelly and Armide Arceneaux Stelly; sisters Altha Richard, Florence Marks, and Mary Stout.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and will reopen on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:00 am. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 6:30 pm by Deacon Sammy Diesi.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.lafondardoin.com.

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas has been entrusted with the arrangements (337) 942-2638 .

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home

2845 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Rosary

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

6:30 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home

2845 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Visitation

Thursday, April 8, 2021

8:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home

2845 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Starts at 12:30 pm (Central time)

Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church

2125 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Rite of Committal

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Starts at 1:30 pm (Central time)

St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Cemetery - Leonville

126 Church Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570

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