Dr. Virgie M. Dronet

Ecclesiastes says that our time “under the sun” is short and cannot be extended. Virgie has made great use of this time and I, along with many others, are better for having known her. Now is the time when she lives “under the Son”.

A legend in education and kindness…you are loved through eternity.

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September  6, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Dr. Virgie M. Dronet, 80, who passed away peacefully on  Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

Virgie filled many shoes in her lifetime. She was an educator, a photographer, a wood burning artist, a cousin to many, a loyal friend, a loving daughter, and the best oldest sister Judy and Melissa could have ever had. She was a 1959 graduate of Kaplan High School. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from USL, currently University of Louisiana at Lafayette, an educational technology specialist degree from McNeese, and her doctorate from East Texas State University. Virgie’s true legacy had been in the mentorship of her students at Lake Arthur High School for 26 years where she taught math, science, yearbook, and computer courses. She later enjoyed 15 years as an Educational Media Technology Professor at McNeese State University, receiving the first ever distinguished faculty award. Virgie retired as head of the department with 41 years as an educator. She was a role model of what a teacher should be, giving guidance and loving advice long after students’ classes ended. Lives were enriched by knowing her. She will be missed by many, especially her students. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Association and the Library Club in Lake Arthur, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, The Kaplan Musee, Kaplan Arts Council, and a church lector.

Virgie joined DKG in 1967. During her 50 year membership she achieved countless accolades. Friendships with fellow DKG members were her pride and joy. She and Judy’s travels to conventions were their best times.

She is survived by her two sisters, Judy L. Dronet of Kaplan and Melissa A. Dronet of Lafayette; her aunt, Betty "Taunt Sis" of Cow Island; and numerous cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy J. Dronet and the former Zula Harrington.

The family request that masks be worn in the church.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 600 N. Church Avenue, on Monday, September  6, 2021 from 11:00 AM until the time of the services at 2:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 12:00 PM.