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Elsie Marie Touchet

November 21, 1924 ~ January 1, 2014

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held Saturday, January 4, 2014 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Elsie Marie Touchet, 89, who died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Eastridge Nursing Center.
She was laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers were Shane Touchet, Wayne Touchet, Lance Touchet, Carson Schexnayder, Lee Schexnayder and Alcee Trahan. Honorary pallbearer was Elray Schexnayder.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra Touchet of Abbeville; two nephews, Shane Paul Touchet of Kaplan, and Joseph Wayne Touchet and his wife Mary Ann of Kaplan; niece, Brenda Faye Touchet of Scott; two great nieces, Triscia Touchet, and Kimberly Touchet; one great nephew, Lance Touchet and wife Tosha; two great great nieces; one great great nephew; sister-in-law, Louella Touchet; and close family friends, Mr. and Mrs. Elray Schexnayder and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dulva Touchet and the former Olita Broussard; and three brothers, Adolph Suire, Ivan Touchet, and J.C. Touchet.
Visiting hours were observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a rosary prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when the procession departed for the church.
The family would like to offer their sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff of Eastridge Nursing Center and staff of Heart of Hospice and Dr. Ronald Lahasky for the wonderful care they provided.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincent-abbeville.com.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

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