Obituary

Marie Antoinette "Manette" Gennaro Bateman

January 12, 1936 - September 13, 2024

With trust in the divine mercy of Jesus Christ and the promise of His eternal heavenly reward, we celebrate the passing of Manette Bateman on September 13, 2024. She was born January, 12, 1936, in Independence, LA, to John and Genevieve Gennaro. The eighty-eight-year-old was the last surviving of the six children (Sam Gennaro, Anthony Gennaro, Josephine Garafola, Pauline Magliolo, and Virginia Armato).

Manette was always a friendly and energetic lady. She was well-rounded in high school before attending Spencer Business College. During college days she met her sweetheart, the late Carey Bateman, and married him shortly after graduation. They moved to his hometown of Franklinton and began their life together. While he was away in Korea, Manette lived with his parents (Robert and Sadie Bateman) and was employed by several local businesses. She later worked beside her husband at Allstate Insurance before retiring to grandparenting, growing roses, walking, and traveling. Not to be downplayed was her years of civic and social activities with the Shasta Club.

A devout Roman Catholic, Manette immediately joined her faith family of Holy Family Catholic Church. As a member of the altar and rosary society she served the Lord through the church’s many ministries. She especially treasured time spent in intimate prayer groups and with shut-ins during her distribution of the Eucharist. She left a library of highlighted spiritual readings in her home.

Children and spouses: Dr. Robert Carey Bateman, Jr. (Maureen), Juhn Marie Bateman Green (Richard “Dick”), and Rodney Michael Bateman (Cecily).

Grandchildren and spouses: Richard Carey Green (Valerie), Anne Marie Green Bettencourt (Gerald “Jerry”), Robert Michael Bateman, Samuel Paul Bateman, Drs. Marjorie Elizabeth Bateman Green (Erik)

Great-grandchildren: Bateman, Louis, Riley, Vera, James, Walter, Marietta, Rebecca, Robert “Bert”, and Heidi.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Monday September 16th at Holy Family Catholic Church (1220 14th Ave. Franklinton, LA 70438). The recitation of the holy rosary will be at 10:30 with the Funeral Mass at 11:00 with Father Pedro Prada officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Cemetery.

As an option to flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Holy Family’s Maintenance Fund at the address above or to Catholic Masses.

The family has been blessed with wonderful medical staff and caretakers. Also appreciated are extended family and friends for visits and prayers.

Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton, Louisiana is in charge of arrangements.