Nanette Isabella Poissenot Barnett

November 23, 1941 - August 29, 2020

Nanette Isabella Poissenot Barnett passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was 78, a native of New Orleans and a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish. Nanette was a 1959 Alumna of St. Mary’s Dominican High School. She was a realty specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and retired after 30 years of service. Nanette enjoyed the 30 year friendship of the ladies of her poker keno group. She loved growing orchids and was a member of the Orchid Society of Jefferson Parish. She was a devoted Roman Catholic and led a bible study group for the past 9 years. Beloved mother of Brady Michael Barnett (Shanna). Daughter of the late Alice Mary Muhleisen and Paul Alfred Poissenot. Sister of the late Paul Alfred Poissenot, Jr., D.D.S. (Lynne). Grandmother of Christopher Michael Barnett (Hillary) and Brandon David Barnett. Aunt of Paul Alfred Poissenot, III (Mary), Lisa Rey Poissenot and Michael Eric Poissenot (Lourdes). Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 4921 West Metairie Ave. Metairie on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation at church from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of usual remembrances please consider a donation in Nanette’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. In keeping with President Cynthia Lee Sheng’s Executive Order, you are required to wear a mask while attending this funeral. Please consider sharing your thoughts, favorite memory or condolences at www.muhleisen.com