Catherine Prevost Obituary

Catherine "Kitty" Camelia Prevost was born in Baldwin, LA on July 15, 1931 to the late Wallace and Enda Paul Prevost. The Prevost family moved to Baton Rouge, LA in 1946, where Catherine received her high school diploma from McKinley High School and later, a Bachelor of Science and Math degree from Southern University. At Southern, she was initiated into the Beta Psi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ('52). Upon graduation, Catherine was employed as a science teacher at Scotlandville Jr/Sr High School. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to William Franklin Furr from 1952-1962 and to this union three beautiful daughters were born, Cheryl Ann, Catherine Elaine and Sonya Ranee. The family moved to New Orleans, LA in 1960 and Catherine continued working as a science teacher at Carver Middle School. She also received a Master's degree from Loyola University in New Orleans in the field of Guidance and Counseling and Supervision and Administration. While at Carver Middle School, she transitioned to Guidance Counselor and then to Assistant Principal. Catherine later transferred to the Orleans Parish Public School System's Central Office to work with Curriculum and Budget. Catherine was a member of the Louisiana Association of School Executives. She later married John Elliot Adams from 1964-1974 and another beautiful daughter, Kym Marie, joined her family. Following her retirement from the School System, Catherine obtained her Insurance and Real Estate license to sell tax shelter annuities and burial property. Leaving that, She re-entered the education field and worked as a teacher at Southern University in New Orleans (SUNO) and later served as Director of Student Teachers at Dillard University. "Kitty", as she was affectionately known, served as Eucharistic Minister at St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in New Orleans. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused her to relocate to St Gabriel, LA near Baton Rouge. Here, she joined the church there by the same name, St Gabriel, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Altar Society. "Kitty" was an active person, being a member of several organizations throughout her lifetime, including the Louisiana Retired Teachers' Association, Louisiana Association of School Executives, The Girlfriends, Inc. - one of the oldest and most highly respected social organizations of African American women in the United States, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ('52) - an international historically African American collegiate sorority, Kappa Delta Pi ('86) – the American honor society for education, Phi Delta Kappa ('88) - an International African American professional sorority for women in the field of education, Unique Bridge Club, Your Friends Carnival Club in New Orleans, Eucharistic Ministers and Kiwanis Big Easy (New Orleans chapter) – part of a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Kitty entered her new home on Sunday, October 6, 2024. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Anno J., Herman B. and Lawrence N. Prevost. In addition to her daughters, Kitty also leaves to cherish her memory, beloved grandchildren, Allana, Namid, Megan, Melissa, Stephon and John; great grandchildren, Zoelys, Lorenna and Aris, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and an array of other blended family members. A Celebration service honoring the life and legacy of the late Catherine "Kitty" Camelia Prevost will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9 30 am. A private interment will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122 following the service. Visitation 9 am in the chapel. A Memorial service for Catherine will also be held at the Greenoaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park's reception room, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815 on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10 am. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion , Directors (504)581 4411.