Mary Lena Gagliano Ebey left this world to be with the Lord at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 3rd, 2014. She entered this world a beautiful blue eyed baby girl on January 24th, 1942. Mary was an angel on earth, beautiful inside and out and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She loved her job working at the Clerk of Court for 33 years. She is survived by her loving fiance' Roger Taillon, her sons who were precious to her, Ricky Piper and Joseph Piper, her sweet little mother Agnes Noto Gagliano, her best friends and sisters Rosalie Piper and husband John, Dorothy Barcelona and Gloria Vidrine. Adoreable grandchildren Ricky Piper and wife Katelyn, Dustin Piper, Shawn Piper and Brandon Piper. One precious great grandchild Gracie Piper. Her two little dogs whom she loved dearly and called them her little girls and Casper her cockatoo. She had many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. She was preceeded in death by her husband Dave Ebey, father Lawrence Gagliano and brothers Larry Gagliano and Little Peter Gagliano. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume Friday August 8, 2014 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Philip Eapen. Interment will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ricky Piper, Joseph Piper, Ricky Piper , Jr., Dustin Piper, Sean Piper and Brandon Piper. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Piper, Jr. and Louie Barcelona, Jr. "And He Himself has promised us this eternal life." 1 John 2:25.
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Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
charlene sims-brown
August 8, 2014
Gloria,
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your beautiful sister. I will be praying for you and your family.
Jane Sledge
August 8, 2014
Mary was known for her kindness, her soft spoken words, her smile and her dedication to her job. Our hearts go out to her family and her friends and our prayers for God's peace and mercy. Bruce and Rosemary Cannon
Rosemary Cannon
August 7, 2014
May God keep your memories close to your heart
Cheryl Doucet
August 7, 2014
What a sweet lady. She will be dearly missed. I worked with Miss Mary from 1997 until 1999 in Archives when I first started with the Clerk's Office. She was always smiling and would listen when you wanted to talk. What an Angel. She will be missed a lot. Love ya, Kathy Terrell
August 7, 2014
We will always remember her smile giggle and laugh which she was doing every time we seen her. She laughed at everything. We love you dearly Aunt Mary. You will always be close in our hearts.
Love,
Johnny & Pat
Johnny/Pat Piper
August 7, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Mary's family and to my brother, Roger. You will all be lost without her. I've never met such a sweet, kind, caring person in my life. I will also miss that beautiful smile that would light up a room. Take care, everyone! Sue and Kelsey Simon
August 7, 2014
I loved Mary so much. She was like a mother to me.I still visited her after I left Archives. She will be dearly missed and my condolences to her whole family. I'm a little shocked. I wish I could make it.
Lindsey Bihm
August 7, 2014
Mary will be dearly missed. I had the opportunity to work with mary at the clerk of court over the years.she was and will always be a loyal and true friend.
sharon zito
August 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
The Piper's
Lonnie, Cyndi, Steven, Brett & Christina
August 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She will be missed.
Dr. Michael Yorek, Brandy, and Micahel
August 6, 2014
My condolences to the Gagliano family. I knew Rosalie from many, many years ago I am Dorothy Ainsworth - she may remember me. I can relate to your sadness, as I lost my brothers, Aubrey and Billy. Contact me.
Dorothy Ainsworth (McLaughlin)
August 6, 2014
Ricky and our wonderful Grandsons, Ricky, Dustin, and Sean, also Katelyn, Gracie and Roger we are so sorry for your lost, we know the love you had for Mary, let us know if there is anything we can do for you all.
David and Evelyn Mayeux
August 6, 2014
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