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Mary Averill Obituary

Mary Ann "Hon" Averill died at her home on December 26, 2016. She was 87. Hon is survived by her children, William Reid Averill, Jr., Deborah Ann Averill Mix, David Rex Averill and wife Roberta, and Gregory Bertoniere "Bodie" Averill. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, William Reid Averill; son, Reid James Averill; mother, Stella Major Bertoniere; father, Augustine Lelio Bertoniere; sisters, Margaret Melody Bertoniere Scheuermann and Baby Stella Bertoniere; and brother, Augustine Lelio Bertoniere, Jr. Hon was a lifelong resident of New Roads. She attended Southwest Louisiana Institute (ULL), where she met her husband Bill. She and Bill shared an extraordinary life and love for their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Hon was renowned for her cooking, particularly those delicious meat pies that she loved to share with family and friends. Hon was devoted to her husband Bill. She nursed him through his recent illness and now joins him and her beloved son Reid in eternal peace. Visitation is on Friday, December 30 at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 9:30 am followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at False River Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Mix, Craig Graffeo, Braeden Graffeo, George "Buzz" Scheuermann, Jerry O'Cain, Mike O'Connor, and Cole Mattox. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to Pointe Coupee Home Health and Hospice.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30, 2016.
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Rex and Family, Im so very sorry to hear of Ms. Mary Ann's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. She was such a great friend of my mother and aunt.

Elizabeth Landry-Langlois

January 2, 2017

So sorry we not there to see our neighbor off to a much better place? We shared Rowena for thirty-three years, which made us very close.

Oliver & Marilyn Robinson

December 30, 2016

Deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time

December 30, 2016

May Jehovah give you comfort needed to endure.

Letha Melancon

December 30, 2016

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. God patiently listens to the prayers of the broken hearted. May he help you heal while you grieve. Psalms 86:5; 1Thessalonians 5:17

December 30, 2016

Our sincere condolences!

Rosemary & Jim Oudkirk

December 30, 2016

Debbie,
There are no words to express how heavy my heart is with the loss of your mom. I so enjoyed her spunky personality & you are just like her. She definitely will live on in you. My deepest sympathy to you & your entire family. Sending thoughts, prayers & love. Your BFF

Janey Link

December 29, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Death is never easy to deal with but with gods help he can make things easier. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

December 29, 2016

My condolences to the family,may the words at 1peter5:7 comfort you in knowing that God really does care about you in this time of grief

December 29, 2016

OMG my favorite Mom and meat-pie queen! I'm TRULY SAD and will MISS YOU MUCH. You left an AMAZING family legacy. New Roads will NEVER be the same without you, Hon. I take GREAT comfort knowing you and Bill are with Jesus...LOVE YOU MUCH, the favorite, Leo

Leo Davis

December 28, 2016

My Aunt Hon was a wonderful sweet lady who if you ever met her she was your friend. I will miss her greatly, but I know that she is where she wants to be and that is with the love of her life My Uncle Bill.Tell mom and dad that I love them Hon.Dont yall cut up too much. Love Buzzy!

George Scheuermann

December 28, 2016

Ann Marie Stokman

December 28, 2016

My condolences to the Averill family and friends. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this time. Rom 15:4

December 28, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Averill family.

Eugene Holloway

December 27, 2016

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