Barbara Ann Defourneaux, age 86, of Slidell, Louisiana formerly of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away August 4, 2017 at Heritage Manor.

A gravesite memorial and interment will be held August 14, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Hope Mausoleum, 4841 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her father, Jules J. Defourneaux, Jr.; step-mother, Zora Dawn Defourneaux; mother, Ethel Fleetwood Pegram; sister, Gayle Finkelstein; and brother, Jules J. Defourneaux, III.

She is survived by her sister, Carol D. Schlink; sister-in-law, Fay Lynn Defourneaux; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, masses can be given at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Picayune, Mississippi, St. Catherine’s Hospice, or charities of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website for the obituary. You can leave an online condolence or share photos and memories.  www.picayunefuneral.com