Leola Ann "Lee" Walton White

Leola Ann "Lee" Walton White, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on April 4, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Marion Walton and Hazel Rabalais Walton.

Lee is survived by her husband, Paul Thomas White; three daughters, daughters, Cathy Fasone Shaw and husband Carl, Cindy Fasone, Chrissy Fasone Doolen and her husband Chris; grandchildren, Emily Shaw, Alex and Amy Jackson; three step-daughters, Lisa White Wodehouse and son Craig, Kim White and son Austin, and Vikki White Dupaquier and husband Louis and children, Nicholas, Emma and Josh; brother Marion Walton and sister-in-law Barbara Walton; and nephews, David and Johnny Walton.

In addition to her parents, Lee was preceded in death by her nephew, Sonny Walton; and grandson, Evan White.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Passages Hospice Care, as well as all the caregivers at Ponchatoula Community Care Center that assisted in Lee’s daily care.

Following the holidays the family will invite all friends and family to a celebration of life for Lee. Please feel free to contact the family via email for more information. cfdoolen@icloud.com

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the NorthShore Humane Society in Lee's name. 

Lee was a huge animal lover, especially to the cats of the world. She was always willing to help an animal or friend in need. She spent her young life as a stay at home mother raising her daughters, whom she truly adored. She was a green thumb and loved gardening, after all her grandparents were farmers. She was happiest talking to friends and cuddling up with a cat on her lap. She will be sorely missed. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.