Claudette was born in Sulphur on February 1, 1940 to the late Madison “Patch Eye” and Myrtle (Nectoux) O’Quain. She was a graduate of Sulphur High and attended St. Joseph and St. Raphael Catholic Churches where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters and Altar Society. She managed Mama’s Fried Chicken #1 for 14 years. Her pride and joy were attending her grandchildren’s sporting activities. She loved playing bingo and face booking.