Phyllis Schmitz Bonnette

May 17, 1942 - November 20, 2018

Phyllis Schmitz Bonnette peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Kenner. Phyllis retired from Thompson Equipment Company. Beloved wife of the late Robert Joseph Bonnette, Sr. Loving mother of Robert Joseph Bonnette, Jr. (Ginny), Phyllis Bonnette Chauvin (Charles), Philip Anthony Bonnette (Laura) and Ronald Joseph Bonnette (Becky). Grandmother of Robert Bonnette III, Christina Calamia (Tommy), David Bonnette, Christopher Bonnette, Kacey Bonnette, Michael Chauvin, Ryan Bonnette, Patrick Chauvin, Tyler Bonnette, Brent Bonnette and Blake Bonnette. Great grandmother of Tyler Calamia, Joshlyn Calamia, Robert Bonnette IV, Hunter Bonnette, Aiden Bonnette and Tamara Bonnette. Daughter of the late Philip C. Schmitz and Bertha Dowd Schmitz. Sister of Adelaide Loyacano (Ferdinand), Emily Schmitz and the late Philip Schmitz. She is also survived by brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to Phyllis’ caretaker, Jenny Smith, and Lakeside Hospice for all of their wonderful care. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at L. A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.