Catahoula – A Memorial Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at St. Rita Catholic Church for Essie Camille Barras, 98, who passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

Rev. Richard Fabre officiated at the Mass. Scriptures were read by Jamie Barras. Inurnment followed at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville.

Mrs. Barras enjoyed sewing, cooking, dancing, and most especially loved spending time with her family. She was meticulous about her yard and loved being outdoors working in her yard, tending to her flowers and cutting her grass. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Rita Barras and Patsy Laperouse, both of Catahoula; two brothers, James Camille and wife Vernice of St. Martinville, and Wilson Camille of Port Arthur, Texas; one sister, Elsie Latiolais of Catahoula; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Evelyn Duplechien Camille; her first husband, Frank Borel, and her second husband, John Barras; her son, Perry Borel; two brothers, Walter and Johnny Camille; and two sons-in-law, Allen Laperouse and Nootsie Barras.

A rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

To view on-line obituary and sign guestbook, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

(Pd.Adv.)