Shirley Mae Lirette Allemand

Shirley Mae Lirette Allemand, 86, a native and resident of Houma passed away surrounded by her loving family at 12:13 a.m., Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma on Monday, May 17th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. and resumes on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Shirley is survived by her son, Glenn Allemand and wife Patricia; daughter, June Ellen Allemand; sister, Lillie L. Allemand; grandchildren, Kelli and Casey Lyons & Destini and Troy Rickman; great-grandchildren, Colin, Kenley, Cole and Elijah; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Anidas “June” Allemand, Jr.; daughter, Shirley Jean Allemand; parents, Henri J. Lirette and Lily L. Lirette; brothers, Herbert, Paul, Ralph and Avery Lirette; sisters, Sophie L. Bent, Ella L. Ford, Pearl L. Duplantis, Bella L. Deroche, Ruth L. Hebert, Dorothy “Dot” Hebert and Grace L. Zeringue.

Shirley was an incredible cook and loved feeding her family. She always had the most beautiful flowers, could grow anything and loved to cut grass. She was also a great dancer who loved to dance with anyone. She loved her family, friends and would befriend anyone walking by. She even befriended and fed the birds and lizards that visited her garden. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was unbelievably selfless and had amazing strength.

The family would like to give special thanks to Shirley’s nieces, Benita, Mel, Sophie Mae, Terri, Mary and Oma for their gracious caregiving, also Donald Lirette, Jr. and his staff with Bayou Home Care. They would also like to thank Dr. Robert Alexander and Dr. Danielle Angeron for their care.

Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.