Carol Ann Aldrete Cutrer, 68, of Ponchatoula, peacefully completed her life after a lengthy illness on June 27, 2024, a life she lived in faith and love for her family.
CarolwasbornOctober15, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to George and Carol Aldrete. As the oldest of seven children, she grew up in Kenner, where she graduated from Grace King High School. Carol excelled at dance and enjoyed her years on the dance team. Upon graduation, she was employed in the Statistics Department at the Army Corp of Engineers in New Orleans, where she met the love of her life, Lauritzen “Lott” Cutrer. They married on March 8, 1975, and ultimately moved to Ponchatoula, where they began managing the Ponchatoula Cleaners. Lott and Carol worked together tirelessly to make a successful career in the dry-cleaning business, eventually expanding to other cities and renaming the business Downtown Cleaners. Taught to sew by her mother, Carol’s exceptional talent as a seamstress was instrumental to many citizens, businesses, and schools in Ponchatoula, where her tailoring talents were endless for prom and wedding dresses, men’s suits, home décor, costumes, etc. Carol also enjoyed an abundance of her unique sewing talents for her family. She touched many lives with her kindness and willingness to help through her sewing prowess.
Carol’s strong devotion to her family and faith supported her throughout her illness and ultimately gave her peace.
With beautiful, cherished memories, she leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Lott Cutrer; two daughters, Cherie Cutrer Busby (Allen) and Lauren Cutrer Summers (Matt); two very special granddaughters, Lillian “Lily” Reese Summers and Madeline “Maddie” Claire Summers. She is also survived by her six siblings, Gigi Aldrete, Chila (Steve) Meyers, Geo (Lisa) Aldrete, Gina (Larry) Henley, Cris Aldrete, and Camille (Michael) King, and many nieces/nephews, some close to her heart, Casey Henley, Logan Henley, Katie Cutrer (James) Petty, and Tyler (Betsie) Cutrer. She is preceded in death by her parents, George A. Aldrete and Carol A. Butler Aldrete.
The family greatly appreciates and thanks the many friends who have supported Carol throughout her illness and those who have kept her in their prayers. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely. com.