Catherine “Cathy” Truitt gained her angel wings and went to be with her Lord on August 25, 2019 at the age of 66. She was a warrior in her fight against cancer for the past 14 months. She showed fierce strength and grace in her battle and fought heroically to have more time with her family. A lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, Cathy was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and went on to work at USDA/NFC Michaud facility for 26 years. She made a lasting impact on many of her co-workers who became dear friends. Her feistiness & spunk were abundant in her petite frame and her work ethic was respected by all. Family was always Cathy’s #1 priority and becoming a Mimi to her grand-babies, Caden & Vivienne, was what she called the greatest gift of her life. She selflessly loved so big and was adored and admired by all who’s lives she touched. Cathy taught us all so much in her time here on earth and true to her sweet nature, even in her final days, her care and concern for others remained. Cathy is profoundly missed by her devoted husband of 46 years, Leroy Truitt, and her daughter, Jennifer Truitt Swain (Josh). Also dearly missed and fondly remembered by her sister, Cindy Shiffer, her sisters and brothers in law, as well as many nieces and nephews, some to whom she was a second mom. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman Bersuder & Jeanette Kentzel Bersuder, her sister, Caren Bersuder, and her niece, Kelly Shiffer. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Scott Sonnier and the Oncology staff at Touro hospital and Dr. John Hamide. Cathy was incredibly thankful for the guidance, support, and impeccable care she received. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. A Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.
