Lina Kate Coyne Cavell

November 28, 1928 - May 18, 2021

Mrs. Lina C. Cavell, the former Lina Kate "Mickey" Coyne, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the age of 92. A native of Gretna, born November 28, 1928, and a resident of Lafayette since 1950, she graduated from Gretna High School and Louisiana State University. She is survived by her children: J. Anthony Cavell (Kay), Baton Rouge; Daniel A. Cavell (Belinda), Thibodaux; Lawrence A. Cavell, Lafayette; Mary L. Cavell, Thibodaux; Nancy C. Kane (David), Gulf Shores, AL; Philip A. Cavell (Caroline), Houma; Jeffrey A. Cavell (Dr. Maura), Crowley; Charles A. Cavell (Deniece), Bossier City; 23 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren (with 2 more due this year); sister Cmdr. Florence C. McDonald, USN (Ret.), San Carlos, CA; and brother Lynn E. Coyne (Iris), Gretna. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo A. Cavell; son Thomas A. Cavell; parents John E. and Florence Burmaster Coyne; and brothers: Col. John C. Coyne, USA (Ret.), Philip G. Coyne, and infant twins Thomas and Andrew Coyne. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 24, 2021, at Saint Pius X Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M., until funeral time with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at Lafayette Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests either offerings for Masses, or memorial contributions be made to: Saint Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, Saint Benedict, LA 70457-9997; Mary, Mother of Grace Carmelite Monastery, 1250 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501; or the charities of one's choice. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille South Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811