Nellie Mae Chauffe Obituary
Nellie Mae Chauffe (Kenner, Louisiana) passed away on October 17, 2026. Nellie Mae, born on July 23, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nellie Mae Chauffe to show support.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Tyrone Paul Chauffe; and her parents, John Vernon Hammons and Marie Laura Henry Hammons. She is survived by: her husband Leroy Fortado; her children, Tynel Parfait (Michael), Zachary Chauffe (Courtney) and Chad Chauffe (Kaitlyn); her grandchildren, Joshua Michael Parfait (Breana), Jeffry Ty Parfait (Emma), Jade Bonnie, Jacob Tyrone, Calynn Pauline and Ty Michael Chauffe; and her great grandchildren, Isabella Rose and Luca Michael Parfait. She is also survived by grandmother, proud great-grandmother, and the matriarch of her family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home (2607 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
