Catherine Herbert

Catherine Theresa Breaux Herbert, 91, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Biloxi. She was born October 2, 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Willie Walter Breaux, Sr. and Violet Jordan Breaux.

Catherine is survived by her eight children, William J. Herbert, Jr. (Brigitte), Arthur J. Herbert III (Gail), Bernie Herbert (Jennifer), Dorinda A. Sykes (Steve), Judy C. Bentz, Elizabeth T. East (Glen), Patricia A. Freeman (Greg), and Gregory G. Herbert.

She is survived by 15 grandchildren, William Herbert, III (Amy), Arthur Herbert, IV (Susan), Jason Herbert, Tiffany Conner (Daniel), Darren Herbert (Lindsey), Douglas Sykes (Danielle), Wesley Sykes, Stephen Fletcher (Jamie), Colleen Talik (Jared), Sarah Williams (Wesley), Geoffrey East (Mary), Brandy Freeman , Laura Freeman, Joseph Herbert, and Kelly Green (Trevor).

She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, Nolan Herbert, Cecelia Herbert, Ramona Caplow, Joshua Conner, Hannah Conner, Brady Sykes, Jackson Sykes, Skylar Talik, Trinity Talik, Caden Talik, Ava Fletcher, Mary Lettie Williams, John Williams, Charles East, Mary Alisa Green, Liam Green, Michael Baty, and Alex Baty.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William Herbert, Sr., her parents, Willie Walter and Violet Jordan Breaux, her brother, Willie Breaux, Jr. and her sisters Lois Knorr and Evelyn Lomonacio.

The angels came for Catherine on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family. Catherine died peacefully after a long illness. She was a faithful member of St. James Catholic Church since moving to Gulfport in 1963. She attended MGCCC – Jefferson Davis Campus nursing program in 1967 and received her LPN license in 1968. She was a very dedicated nurse at Memorial Hospital from 1970 until her retirement in 1987. Catherine had a reputation for going out of her way to make sure that all of her patients had the best possible care. Catherine was a very caring and loving wife and mother. She was all about giving to and sacrificing for her family. Catherine always made sure that everyone had something to eat whenever her family visited. She was known for her seafood gumbo, loaded with shrimp and crab. Her kindness and generosity will be greatly missed.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 25 from 10:00-11:00 at St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00, followed by internment at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport.

The family thanks the doctors, nurses, and staff at Memorial Hospital and Bay Cove Assisted Living for the personal and professional care that was provided to mom. Special thanks to Teresa Meece, C.N.P. and Dr. Lainie Jorns, M.D. for the “beyond the call of duty” attention they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507.

The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family and online tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com