Mary Dufrene Matherne

Mary Lynn Dufrene Matherne, 86, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10:22 p.m. She was a native and resident of Cut Off, LA.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on Friday, October 9, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in church cemetery.

Mary is survived by her husband of 67 years, Wesley Joseph Matherne; sons, Jimmy Matherne and wife, Ann, and Wes Matherne; daughter, Sandra M. Cahill and husband, Elwood; grandchildren, Jacqueline M. Woods, Jimmy J. Matherne II and wife Demi, Michaela R. Matherne and fiancé, Nick Bruce, Samuel Scillitani III, Michael Scillitani, Je’Rae B. Matherne, Sophie Matherne, Erin Cahill Cetta and husband Craig, Kristen Cahill, and Abby Cahill and fiancé Michael Ricke; great-grandchildren, Ava Woods, Emma Woods, Rosey Matherne, George Cetta and Lillian Cetta.

Mary was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Rachel Scillitani; parents, Whitney Robert Dufrene and Emily Marie Bruce Dufrene; and sister, Elma D. Adams and husband, John Sr.; and grandson-in-law, Perry Woods III.

Mary married the love of her life, Wesley Joseph Matherne, on August 20, 1959. They just celebrated 67 years of marriage. They built a family together with love. They had three children: Jimmy, Sandra, and Wes, and welcomed their spouses into the family, which grew to include eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mary was a nurturer, creating a home full of love, joy, and food. As much as she filled her loved ones’ hearts, she always made sure their stomachs were filled too. She absolutely loved to cook, whether it was recipes her mother had passed down, or some new creations she found in her collection of cookbooks. It was mornings of pancakes and French toast after her grandchildren spent the night and holiday feasts, with her gumbo at the center, surrounded by all her family. She and Wesley enjoyed traveling, both together and with their family. Hawaii, Disney World, the Smoky Mountains, Las Vegas and Branson are just a few of their many trips. Mary was always capturing the moment. She covered her walls and filled books with photographs that showed the family she loved so dear. She would light up when she heard “Maw Mary” and never missed a moment to tell them how much she loved and was proud of them. Her legacy of love will continue in our hearts until we meet her again.

Falgout Funeral Home is honored to serve the Matherne family.