Obituary of Peggy Smith

Marguerite “Peggy” N. Bertrand Smith December 3, 1923 April 12, 2021 Elton- Mrs. Peggy Smith, 97, of Elton passed away on April 12, 2021; she was a native of Elton having lived in Lake Charles a number of years. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Honorary member of Ladies Altar Society; she was a secretary and bookkeeper having worked for Shell Oil Company, H.L. Allen & Sons, and Agriculture Equipment. Mrs. Peggy was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, a member of China Burial Ground Society; serving as a treasury and many years as trustee, also Woodman of the World Society as trustee. In the early 1940’s she belonged to the organization U. S.O. and the group called Military Maids. Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Jay Caldarera and wife Gloria of Kinder, LA, Becky Tholkes and husband Larry of Elton, LA, Charles Caldarera and wife Mary Lou of Moss Bluff, LA, Daughter in law; Wanda Caldarera of West Lake, LA, sister; Barbara Deshotel of Elton, LA, 11 Grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 7 great great- grandchildren Peggy is preceded in death by her husband Enice Smith; son Max Caldarera Sr.; grandchild Nicholas Anthony Caldarera; parents Maxiel and Vida Bertrand; brother Johnny Bertrand. Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 11AM in St. Paul Catholic Church of Elton, LA. Father Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Reed Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 4PM until 9PM, with a 6 PM vigil / rosary lead by Deacon Michael Guillory followed by a remembrance service in Reed Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation will continue Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton, LA. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reedfuneralhomeofkinder.com