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GenealogyBuff.com - Louisiana - St. Mary Parish - Miscellaneous Obituaries - 1

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Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2008, at 8:08 p.m.

ELIZABETH A. BELL
Elizabeth Aycock Bell died at her home in Franklin, Louisiana on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Kena, as most knew her by, was born Aug. 25, 1916 and was one of five children of Dr. Guy G. and Florence L. Aycock. Her father, Guy Aycock, a Scottish descendent, was the former Mayor of Patterson from 1926 until 1939 where he founded Nurses Hospital, the first nursing school in the State of Louisiana. Dr. Aycock was elected Sheriff for the Parish of St. Mary, in 1940. Nine years later in September 1949, following a speaking engagement in New Orleans, Kena's father died unexpectedly from heart complications. While her mother, Florence Lewis Aycock, completed the unexpired term of her husband as the county sheriff, Kena unabashedly assumed the administrative challenges of a growing medical facility founded by her father. Her mother, Florence Lewis, a stellar lady embodying a strong sense of social justice through dialogue, easily defeated her opponents becoming the first elected female sheriff in the state and other states in the early 1950s.
Although a gifted athlete in her younger years, an accomplished Atchafalaya swimmer along with her brother and sister, she routinely engaged in sparring matches to increase personal stamina. An avid outdoor tennis player leading teams to state competition, she was listed by the Times Picayune as the state indoor table tennis champion while still in nursing school. After one year as a physical education student at Northwestern State University, Kena hopped a train bound for New Orleans determined to pursue a career in nursing. Landing on the doorsteps of Mercy Hospital, nursing administrators requested parental approval which was granted when her father drove to New Orleans to confirm Kena's enthusiasm.
A graduate of Mercy College School of Nursing in New Orleans in 1941, she continued medical training at Louisiana Charity Hospital becoming a nurse anesthetist in 1942. As a pioneer in the early days of anesthesia, where administering ether was the most common form of anesthetizing patients before surgery, she continued to expand her scientific learning core by studying herbal medicine, acupuncture, and spiritual psychology. Kena was also an avid student of traditional medical practices often employing indigenous home remedies to sooth the illnesses of the elderly and children. Her county house calls to patients were threaded with Kena's special brand of treatment ? compassion, humor and self-care, a sort of Patch Adams approach to humanness. Her progressive nature stimulated many innovations which frequently challenged hospital protocol by introducing alternative operating room procedures and medical devices still in use by anesthesiologists today.
She served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nurses Corps at Camp LaGarde Medical Hospital in New Orleans from 1942 until 1944 where she met and married Edward W. Flynt and had four children. Following the war, they returned to Franklin where Kena became an assistant to her father at the Aycock Clinic which had opened in 1941, only one year prior to her joining the U.S. armed services. As the only operating room anesthetist for miles around, she maintained a routine peppered with enthusiasm dashing from the operating room to attend emergency calls at other area hospitals day and night.
Forfeiting her love for athletics and the ribbons of luxury which often accompany, Kena's dedication to care for the sick, her vocatus, imbued her purpose driven life, one clearly without discrimination as to social class, religious difference, and racial or ethnic background. Accompanying her whimsical, free-floating laughter, the grace of touching hands was the unquestioned symbol of her presence.
"You knew by the way she held your hand, by the way she touched you, it was Kena," said a friend and associate.
Although she never really elaborated on the precise origin of this unusual name given to her by her father, it must have been synchronistic, originating from the word "kinesthesia," meaning an ability to sense a position, or, a light touch. Yet, in many ways Kena's journey was not different from many, she insisted there is a "hero" in all of us. She continually endeavored to discover the new horizons of her own hero ? "the task of the hero is to go through life's struggles and be transformed by them" (Jung).
After a tragic Greyhound bus-train crash less than a few miles from the Clinic, increasing probabilities of hurricanes in low-lying coastal areas, and a general increase in the county's population, Kena's commitment to community facilitated the organizing and eventual construction of a larger medical facility, the Franklin Foundation Hospital, which opened on June 1, 1953. She became its first superintendent until Grady Wells, a professional hospital administrator, relocated to Franklin to assume administrative responsibilities.
During her years as a professional dedicated with unscrupulous values to the respect of the dignity of humans, Kena's small frame gave her an unsuspecting presence which, when called for, unleashed her audacious determination to balance equities, create harmony, and drive for common goals. Her energy and resonate laughter inspired fellow workers and many others with accepting the validity of their own unique potential, a potential yet to be discovered.
Over the years, she walked with many, in fact, too many to recount here. Nonetheless, some of the medical practitioners, professionals, religious and political leaders are Dr.'s J.M. Fernandez, Louis J. Supple, Giuseppe Musso, D.J. Daspit, Larry Mouch, Skippy Stirling and Larry Schexnayder; nurses and administrators Jeanette Johnson, Lionel Mensman, Guy Kaufman, Virginia Todd, Billy Minor, Jeanne McGraw, Lucille Hayes, Dan Turner; and anesthetists Hertha Barrilleaux and Susan Landry.
Her brother, Dr. Clifton G. Aycock, a graduate of the LSU School of Medicine practiced as a surgeon until his death in 1999. He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps and saw action in the Pacific. Another brother, Roy Aycock, following a short stint in pre-med, joined the U.S. Navy. After the war, Roy completed studies in theology in Patterson, New Jersey and was ordained a priest in 1955. Her sister, Bobbie Aycock is a retired nurse-anesthetist who also served in the U.S. Army, still lives in Franklin and continues her fishing hobby on weekends. Harry Aycock, Kena's youngest brother, served in the U.S. Navy like his two older brothers and still maintains a residence in Los Angeles.
When Kena married Matt Bell, son of John Bell Sr., her children with Edward Flynt, Eddie Guy, Chips, Phil, and Missy were adopted by Matt, becoming total 'Bells.' Matt was employed as an engineer for Sterling Sugars where he retired before embarking on a journey to Indonesia to train workers on behalf of the U.S. government on advanced technologies for sugar production. Kena and Matt had three children, Roye, an educator at Hanson High School, Robert Mathew Jr., a metal worker, and Gigi, a registered nurse at Lourdes's Hospital.
Kena has 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren who will learn from her dedication and leadership. The family gives special thanks to Cindy Hebert, Luna Bodin and Audrey Hicks; her personal physician, Dr. Roland Degeyter, and medical assistants, Louise Rogers, Sherry Carter, Donald Mae Davis, Mary Beth Pillaro and Eleanor Washington with Journey Hospice. Though all of Kena's friends and acquaintances cannot be named in this limited space, the family offers its deep gratitude for their warmth and kindness - "sharing your uniqueness, like others before her, has carved and shaped her radiant stone, a pliable and integrated source of her unending energy - The energy of luminous soul!
"Let us not leave without acknowledging the action of Reciprocity. It means the unconditional exchange of values (love, trust and integrity) for the benefit of each person in a dynamic relationship - it is the energy, like energy of the soul, fueling personal expansion. Chips, Kena's son and our loving brother provided us with a splendid model of the action of reciprocity. Words cannot express our gratitude for his years of dedication, his care and personal devotion to Mom."
Kena's heritage was Scottish, first landing in the Carolinas and eventually moving to the farmlands of Louisiana. She, like her cousins, was a descendent of Simon Aycock, 1760, whose branch led to Albert A. Aycock, from Chacahoula. Albert, a plantation overseer, had 10 children and off-springs included many children who embraced the salting presence of respect for nature and human-kind in their religious, political, medical and business professions.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Kena Foundation benefiting the Franklin Foundation Hospital at P.O. Box 577, Franklin, La. 70538.
Memorial visitations will be held Wednesday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Church of the Assumption.
A memorial Mass will be held at noon at the church. A private internment will be held following the Mass. Father Billy Ruskoski will officiate the services.
Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

IRENE D. BERARD
LYDIA - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 8, 2007, at 11 a.m., at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia for Irene Dickerson Berard, 92, of Grand Marais who died Monday, December 3, 2007 at her residence.
The Rev. Donovan Labbe will be the Celebrant.
Interment will follow in the Patoutville Cemetery.
Mrs. Berard is a retired teacher from St. Mary Parish Schools with 35 years of service. She was a member of the St. Mary Retired Teachers Association and the St. Nicholas Holy Name Society. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends.
Survivors include her son, Anthony Ernest Berard and wife, Daphie Olivier Berard, of Grand Marais; grandchildren, Joshua Anthony Berard, Matthew Thomas Berard, Harmonie Nicole Berard, all of Grand Marais; and one godson, Lionel Boutte of Rochester, New York.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Charles Berard; parents, Warmoth and Augustine Sigue Dickerson.
A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, from 9 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church until time of service. A Rosary will be at 10 a.m. Saturday.
To view online obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, you may go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd. in New Iberia, is in charge of arrangements. 337-365-3331.

GLENN A. BROOKS
Glenn Anthony Brooks, 52, a resident and native of Patterson, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at 10:50 a.m., at Teche Regional Medical Center following a long illness.
He is survived by his devoted companion, Diane Batiste of Patterson; mother, Ida Mae Brooks of Patterson; two brothers, Wayne Gant of Franklin and James Brown of Houston, Texas; four sisters, Lisa Darnell and Crystal Gant, both of Patterson, Quanita Brooks of Houston and Linda Gant of Franklin; and seven grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn an uncle, aunts, godkids, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his brother, two sisters, his grandparents and a nephew.
Visitations will be observed Friday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Zion Chapel A.M.E. Church.
Funeral rites will be held Friday, at 2 p.m., at that church. Interment will follow in the Patterson Memorial Cemetery.
The East St. Mary Funeral Squad will perform military honors.
The Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

MORRIS CARROLL
Mr. Morris Carroll, 65, a resident and native of Jeanerette, died suddenly Monday, August 20, 2007, at 9:10 p.m., at his residence.
He is survived by one son, Barry Carroll of Jeanerette; two daughters, Mrs. Maronda C. Solco and Mrs. Carry Clay, both of Jeanerette; one brother, Watt Carroll Sr. of Jeanerette; one sister, Mrs. Lillie C. Bowie of Jeanerette; and one grandchild.
Visitations will be observed Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Church. A Rosary Service will start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 11 a.m., at that church, with the Rev. Augustine Seran SVD officiating. Interment will follow in the Sorrell Cemetery.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

MILTON CHARLES
Mr. Milton Charles, 85, a resident of Sorrell and native of Four Corners, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at 9:40 a.m., at his residence following a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Viola Gabriel Charles of Sorrell; one daughter, Velma Charles of Sorrell; one grandchild; and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, brother, sister and one daughter, Evelyn Charles Harris.
Visitations will be observed Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the St. Moses Baptist Church.
Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 1 p.m., at that church. The Rev. B.K. Stevens will officiate. Interment will follow in the Sorrell Cemetery.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

JUNE G. CONCIENNE
Funeral services will be held at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for June Gaudin Concienne, 69, who passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
The Reverend Kenneth J. Domingue, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Interment will take place in Lafayette Memorial Park.
Mrs. Concienne, a native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette, was the daughter of the late Irby Gaudin and the former Inez Robicheaux, both of Franklin. She was a member of St. Mary's Altar Society and Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Daughters. Her family was the joy and fulfillment in her life. She loved roses and loved visiting friends, family and classmates. She had the gentlest, kindest heart and always thought of others.
Survivors include her husband, Emile J. Concienne Jr. of Lafayette; her mother, Inez R. Gaudin of Franklin; two daughters, Denise M. Concienne of Lafayette and Renee C. Falgout and husband, Ronnie, of Kingwood, Texas; and three grandchildren, Daniel J. McManus and wife, Jamie; Heather Ann Falgout and Victoria Marie Falgout.
She was preceded in death by her father.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed Saturday, from 8 a.m. until time of service.
A rosary will be recited at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Falgout, Dewey Gauthier, Daniel McManus, Jackson Moss, Dale Robicheaux, Ray Rodriguez and Emmet J. Martin.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Concienne family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette is in charge of all funeral arrangements.

HILDER E. CRACHAIN
Mrs. Hilder Edmond Crachain, 58, a resident and native of Baldwin, died Friday, August 17, 2007, at 9 p.m., at Franklin Foundation Hospital following a short illness.
She is survived by her mother, Emma Dell Collins Edmond of Charenton; one daughter, Tyra M. Conner of Baldwin; three brothers, Edward Edmond Jr., Gerald Edmond and Charles Ray Edmond of Charenton; three sisters, Effie M. Edmond, Gilder E. Williams and Christel A. Edmond of Charenton; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Crachain was preceded in death by her father, one daughter and one son.
Visitations will be observed Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Otis Mortuary Chapel in Franklin.
Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 1 p.m., at the mortuary. The Rev. Isabella Gasper will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. John Cemetery in Charenton.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

EVAN LUKE FARRELL
Evan Luke Farrell, 31, a native of Ridgewood, New Jersey and a resident of Bloomington, Indiana, died suddenly Dec. 23, 2007, in Oakdale, California.
He is survived by his parents, Deborah and Bob Foster of Franklin and Ken Farrell of Bloomington; his wife, Jill Nielsen-Farrell of Bloomington; a brother, Liam Farrell of Vertmont; a sister Calla Foster-Trosclair of New Iberia; a half-brother, Nathan Farrell and a half-sister, Kate Farrell, both of Vermont; and two step-children, Walker and Avery.
Evan was a muscian of considerable note and a member of the bands Rogue Wave and Japonize Elephants.
He died from smoke inhalation as the result of a fire at a friend's apartment after waking everyone in the house but was unable to make it to safety himself.
Services were held Jan. 20 in Bloomington at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. There was a silent auction and concert by his friends and fellow musicians to benefit his family.

EUSTAN GEOFFRAY
Eustan Geoffray, 88, a resident of New Iberia, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 10:05 a.m., at his daughter's residence.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at David Funeral Home in New Iberia. A Rosary will be prayed Sunday, at 6:30 p.m.
Visitation will continue Monday, Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to service time.
Services will be Monday, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St., New Iberia, is in charge of arrangements. 337-369-6336.

GLADYS GRAY
Gladys Gray, 87, a resident and native of Morgan City, died Friday, June 15, 2007, at 8:20 p.m., at Teche Regional Medical Center following a long illness.
She is survived by three sons, Burnell Gray Jr. of San Francisco, CA, Arthur Gray of Patterson and Dwayne Gray of Morgan City; five daughters, Marlene Jenkins, Mrs. William (Adele) Brashear, Mrs. Raymond (Gladys) Ruffin and Mrs. Emile (Sheila) Washington, all of Morgan City, and Mary Esther Baytop of San Francisco; one stepdaughter, Hazel Allen Morris of Baton Rouge; 28 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends whom she loved dearly.
Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, a sister, two brothers, a son, a grandson and one great great granddaughter.
Visitations will be observed Friday, June 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Ephesian Baptist Church.
Funeral rites will be held Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at that church. Interment will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery.
The Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

EDWARD HALE JR.
Mr. Edward Hale Jr., 78, a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, died December 7, 2007, at the Franklin Foundation Hospital.
The family requests that visitation be observed December 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ibert's in Franklin. Visitation will resume at Ibert's Tuesday at 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, at 1 p.m., at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin, with Father Thomas Vu officiating the services. Burial will follow in the Perpetual Park Cemetery.
Mr. Hale is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Barbara Sinitiere Hale of Franklin; two sons, Edward James Hale and his wife, Marsha, of Lafayette, and Barton Hale of Franklin; one daughter, Christy Brubaker and her husband, Mark, of Lafayette; one brother, Alex Hale of Charenton; eight grandchildren, Edward Kristian Hale, Mark Scott Brubaker, Thomas Jeremy Hale, William Edward Brubaker, Dustin James Hale, Lyndi Bourque, Kayla Brubaker and Nicole Brubaker; and five great grandchildren, Thomas Jeremy Hale Jr., Noah Bourque, Kamryn Bourque, Emma Hale and Peyton Hale.
Mr. Hale was preceded in death by his father, Edward Vanner Hale; his mother, Mildred Mary Ardeneaux Hale Hebert; three brothers, Edward Vanner Hale, Olin James Hale and Billy Hale; and one sister, Ida Mae Millet.
Acting as pallbearers are Edward Kristian Hale, Mark Scott Brubaker, Thomas Jeremy Hale, William Edward Brubaker, Dustin James Hale and Justin Bourque.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.

ALFREDA HENDERSON
Alfreda Henderson, 80, a resident and native of Patterson, died Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 7:20 p.m., at the Patterson Health Care Center following a short illness.
She is survived by her caregiver, Carolyn Edwards of Patterson; four nieces; four nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.
Ms. Henderson was preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers.
Visitation will be observed Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Funeral rites will be read Friday, at 11 a.m., at that church, with Father Louis Vu officiating. Interment will follow in the Patterson Industrial Cemetery.
The Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

CURTIS J. JACKSON
Mr. Curtis "Curt" James Jackson, 42, a resident of Baton Rouge for 24 years and native of Jeanerette (Four Corners), died Wednesday, December 4, 2007, at 8:02 p.m., at his mother's residence in Jeanerette following a lengthy illness.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hills Jackson of Baton Rouge; parents, Brenda Martin and Isaac and Annie L. Jackson of Jeanerette; two daughters, Ashley N. Charles of Lafayette and Tyranie B. Mitchell of Baton Rouge; two stepsons, Joseph and Michael Austin of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Herman Jackson and Darren Martin of Jeanerette, Mark Martin of Baldwin and Travis Jackson of San Diego, California; four sisters, Valaria Bowie of Jeanerette, Stacie Bacon of Asbury Park, New Jersey, Tanyita Stacy of Jacksonville, Florida and Tarsha Stacy of Kuwait; and one step grandchild.
Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Ester M. Martin; paternal grandparents, Arthur Jackson and Cora Bennett; and one grandson, Austin N. Charles.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and a devoted son. He was a great chef, loved to laugh and had many friends.
Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 10, beginning at 8 a.m. until time of services at St. Mark Baptist Church.
Services will be Monday, at 11 a.m., at St. Mark, 2414 4th St. in Jeanerette, with the Rev. Willie Roman Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Sorrell Community Cemetery.
Alex Lovett Funeral Home of Jeanerette is in charge of arrangements. 337-276-3666.

STANNIE C. JONES
Mrs. Stannie Bell Chatman Jones, 79, a resident and native of Berwick, died Thursday, June 14, 2007, at 11:15 p.m., at her residence following a short illness.
She is survived by one adopted son, Darrell C. Sanders of San Antonio, Texas; one adopted daughter, Linda Francis of Berwick; one sister, Lillian Chatman of Berwick; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three sisters.
Visitations will be observed Friday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Mason United Methodist Church in Berwick.
Burial rites will be read Friday, at 1 p.m., at that church. The Rev. Elaine Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in the Berwick Cemetery.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

JOHNNY JONES JR.
Mr. Johnny Jones Jr., 73, a resident and native of Franklin, died Thursday, December 6, 2007, at 9:07 p.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette following a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Thomas Jones of Franklin; three daughters, Lawanda Burrell and Connie Harris of Franklin and Jauanita Solete of Houston, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitations will be observed Thursday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Otis Mortuary Chapel in Franklin.
Burial rites will be read Thursday, at 1 p.m., at the mortuary. The Rev. Willie Jackson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

LUCY LUKE JUNCA
Mrs. Lucy Luke Junca, 96, a native of Centerville and a lifelong resident of Verdunville, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at 11:10 p.m., at Franklin Foundation Hospital.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed Saturday, August 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father Thomas Habetz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Junca is survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as her main caregivers, nieces, Marvel L. Baudoin and Margie L. Hebert, nephew, Camille (Butsy) Hebert; and also two of her dearest friends, Joe Vaughn and Beatrice Sanders; as well as many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene M. Junca; her parents, Sidney Luke and Regina Chiles Luke; three brothers, Raymond, Clifford and Frederick "Dutch" Luke; and two sisters, Irene L. Hebert and Regina Luke.
Mrs. Junca was an active member of the St. Joseph's Ladies Altar Society and the Kings Daughters, of which her mother was a charter member. She was also a contributing member of the Republican Party and was listed in the Senatorial Inner Circle and the American Task Force.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Ladies Altar Society, P.O. Box 248, Centerville, LA 70522 or The Kings Daughters, P.O. Box 111, Centerville, LA 70522.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.

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