Mary Delphin Christophe

Mary Frances Delphin Christophe, passed peacefully from this life on September 6, 2016 in Shreveport, LA at Willis Knighton Medical Center with her husband, daughter, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and dear friends, Michael and Connie Labat at her side, after years of declining health. Mary (Sis) was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on January 30, 1945. She was the second of five children, the only daughter, born to Walter Francis Delphin and Mary Semerian Rachal. She was adored by her parents and shared very close relationships with all her brothers. She graduated from Washington High School in Eldorado, then continued her education in New Orleans, Louisiana at Dillard College and Straight Business School. Her business talents were continuously refined during her life, through jobs with Bell Telephone Company, The City of New Orleans, and Liberty Bank. These skills reached their zenith in an entrepreneurial venture, with her spouse, in the ownership and operation of a collection of Steak Escape franchises from 1986 - 2006. It was in New Orleans that she met her life's partner, Farrell J. H. Christophe, Sr. They were wed on October 30, 1965. To this union two children were born: Farrell, Junior and Angela Elise. Farrell Jr. preceded Mary in death. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, her daughter, Angela Ivey Christophe and son-in-law, Michael Ivey. In their later life, Sis and Farrell relocated from New Orleans to the home of her ancestors, Natchitoches Parish, where they were actively involved in St. Augustine Catholic Church and the parish community. Sis will be deeply missed by her brothers, Richard Delphin (Adelle), Walter Delphin (Ann) and Wilfred Delphin. Sis' youngest brother, Raymond and Wilfred's partner, Edwin Romain, Jr. preceded her in death. She will also be missed by her nephews Richard Vincent Delphin (Chanda), Cecil Nicholas Delphin (Juanita); her niece, Semerian Perez (Esaul); her great nieces, great nephews and a host of extended family, dear friends and former colleagues. Funeral services will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 2262 Highway 484, Isle Brevelle, Natchez, LA 71456 on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am until service time. Celebrant, Reverend Father Charley Ray. A memorial service will be held at Rhodes Chapel, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until service time. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.