Lilly Richard Cessac

March 22, 1920 ~ April 2, 2015

ABBEVILLE—Funeral services were held Monday, April 6, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Lilly Richard Cessac, 95, who died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at her residence.
She was laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.  Pallbearers were Justin Cessac, Gavin Cessac, Daniel Harris, Danny Richard, Jacques Vincent and Andre Landry.
Throughout her 95 years Lilly meant so much to many. She was actively involved in every aspect of her church parish at St. James in Esther. She was a sacristan, a member of St. Anne's Altar Society, Lay Carmelites, the choir and was an Eucharistic minister to shut-ins. She made regular visits to the nursing home to visit family and friends. In recognition of her kind deeds and service, she was the recipient of the Bishop's Service Award.  
Lilly loved to entertain friends and family and was known for her layout of delicious food and her multitude of desserts like only she could prepare. Her family has wonderful memories of get togethers spent in her beautiful yard filled with a variety of flowers, as she was an avid flower and vegetable gardener.  
She is survived by her nephew whom she raised as her own son, Charlie Cessac and his wife, Ethel; two grandsons, Justin Cessac and Luke Cessac; nephew, Danny Richard; and three nieces, Kathy Willis, Tammy Landry and Marie Manovich.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Cessac; parents, Alphe Richard and the former Ella Bellanger; grandson, Chuck Cessac; two brothers, Ivy Richard and Murray Richard; and two nephews, Tommy Richard and Jimmy Richard.
The family would like to acknowledge Family Choice Hospice, especially Leah, Lilah, and Mona for the care they provided to Lilly in her time of need. They would also like to thank the many people that visited Lilly and cared for her throughtout the years. Lilly's family would like to thank Janice Gary, Debbie Morgan, Betty Vaugh, Ellen Koch and Daniel and Cathy Harris for their care and compassion.  
In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to Family Choice Hospice, 106 Deertree Dr. Ste. B, Lafayette, LA 70507 or the Esther Community Cemetery Fund, 2005 LA Hwy 82, Abbeville, LA 70510.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.