A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Theresa Ann Thierry Lavergne at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at St. Henry Catholic Church, 1021 8th Street in Lake Charles. Visitation and viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at King's Funeral Home, located at 1611 Highway 14, Lake Charles, LA. During the viewing, a Coursillio Rosary will be recited at 10:00, followed by the recitation of the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Rosary. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Timothy Goodly. Internment will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Lake Charles. Final going home commendation will be conducted by Deacon Elray Bushnell. Theresa died, surrounded by her family, at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was 78 years old. The fifth of seven children born to the union of Ferdie and Mary Ada (Pete) Thierry, Jr., Theresa was born on her parent's large farm in Plaisance, LA (a rural settlement just north of Opelousas, LA). She attended Plaisance Elementary School and later enrolled in Anderson Junior High School in Austin, Texas. In 1953, she graduated from J. S. Clark High School in Opelousas, LA. Theresa was a beauty queen. She was Miss Anderson Junior High, and she also reigned as Homecoming Queen at J. S. Clark. After completing her education, Theresa met the love of her life, Daniel Lavergne. They were united in holy matrimony shortly after her 21st birthday. Working as a team, and with the help of their children, Daniel and Theresa built a successful life and business. Theresa was the architectural designer of the home she and Daniel built. Having superior taste and an eye for beautiful interior decorating, Theresa always kept an attractive and inviting home that clearly displayed her skills and creativity. She and her family graciously hosted numerous family and social events, including a memorable gathering to honor her newly-elected brother-in-law, (Air Force Captain, Retired) Judge Luke Lavergne (Baton Rouge). Guests included: Judge Wilford Carter; Judge Al Gray; and Judge Ulysses "Gene" Thibodeaux, her cousin by marriage. Theresa was also known for her creative landscaping. She dedicated a great deal of time to cultivating and maintaining the flowers and trees in her beautiful yard. Theresa had a magnificent "green thumb" and could make anything grow. Theresa's dedication to her faith motivated the work that she performed at St. Henry Catholic Church and in the Lake Charles Community. She served as President of the Ladies' Altar Society for thirty-years and taught Catechism for fifteen years at St. Henry Catholic Church. In addition, she was a driving force in keeping St. Henry spiritually alive as it transitioned between pastors. Theresa became one of the first female Lay Ministers of the Eucharist at St. Henry's Catholic Church. For twenty-three years, she served as Eucharistic Minister at St. Martin de Porres. Theresa was in charge of collecting food items for Abraham's Tent. As a result of her perseverance and faithful dedication to the St. Henry Catholic Church Parish, she was honored with the Bishop's Distinguished Service Award. Theresa was well known, loved, and respected by all who knew her. Theresa is survived by her loving and devoted husband and soul-mate of fifty-seven years, Daniel. She is also survived by her devoted daughter, Anne Marie Lavergne of Lake Charles; her devoted son, Daniel Timothy Lavergne, Sr. Wife(Lakeisha) of Acworth, GA; grandchildren, Daniel (Danny) Timothy Lavergne, Jr. (mother Yolanda) and Marine Lance Corporal Kenneth DeWayne Lavergne (mother Evangeline); Aaron and Rachanee Ware (step-grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, Maleek My'Kel Adam Lavergne, Larry Preston Lavergne, Ma'kayla Theresa Anne Lavergne, and Daniel Timothy Lavergne, III; two step-grandchildren, Samuel and Dominique (Mother Lakeshia); one sister, Mary Ann Lopez (Allen); five brothers: Joseph E. Theirry (Caldonia), Marion Ferdie Thierry (Emma Jean), Mose Thierry (Judy), John E. Thierry (Wilma), George Roy Thierry (Bernadette); numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives, friends, and acquaintances who loved, respected, and cherished her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferdie and Mary Ada Thierry; sister, Walden Marsh (Galveston, TX); and brother, Mose Thierry. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of Theresa Thierry Lavergne to Habitat for Humanity or a charity of your choice. The family extends special thanks to Harbor Hospice, Home Health Care 2000; the doctors, nurses, caregivers, and all other staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; and the home care nurses who visited Theresa faithfully through the years since her stroke in 2006. Special thanks is also extended to Hospice Nurse Daniel Washington for his devoted and loving care and attention during the past three years. The genuine care and concern shown by each of these individuals made a powerful impact on Theresa's life and provided her family with much comfort and support.