JUDITH ‘JUDY’ CHAMPAGNE FAIRCHILD

Judith “Judy” Champagne Fairchild, 76, a native of Franklin and a resident of Thibodaux, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. She spent the last years in Houston, TX, surrounded by her children.
A visitation was held in her honor at St. Genevieve Catholic Church on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 8 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. The burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by her loving children, Georgia Fairchild McCuistion and husband, Bretton; Joseph “Joe” Fairchild and wife, Michele Engstrom Fairchild; and Benjamin ‘Ben” Fairchild and wife, Elizabeth Holcomb Fairchild; siblings, Sue C. Houssiere, Becky C Ellis, Steve Champagne, John “Jack” Champagne and Elton “Bunny” Champagne; and four loving grandchildren, Luke McCuistion, Alexander Woods, Mia Fairchild and Savannah Prieto.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elton and Emily Naquin Champagne.
She was the picture of kindness, humility and God’s grace. She surrounded herself with the joy of children by teaching and caring for them throughout her life. She was the most loving and gentle of souls who felt that children are magical and that dogs are God’s gift to us. According to her children, she was born to be a mother and she filled that role beautifully. She warmed the hearts of all she met and touched. She was a loving friend who welcomed everyone with the sweetest of smiles. Her special way will live on through all those whose lives she touched.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Genevieve Elementary School or the children’s charity of your choice.
Landry’s Funeral Home, Inc. in Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements.