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Edith Lefebvre Obituary

Edith Delacroix Lefebvre, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at her home. A native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Edith graduated from Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. She served as a Registered Nurse and also was a United States Cadet Nurse. She attended St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church for many years and is a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Edith is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Lefebvre, Jr., celebrating 65 years of a "great love affair"; five daughters, Katie Lefebvre, Juliette Dean, Mary Loupe and husband Mark, Yvette Schittone and husband Don, and Therese Atwell and husband Gordon; four sons, Ray Lefebvre, Tom Lefebvre and wife Susan, John Lefebvre and wife Eve, and Chris Lefebvre and wife Annalisa; 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Molly Olds; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, George A. and Mary D. Delacroix, and brother, George Delacroix. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. on Monday, November 25, 2013 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm and will resume on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Jefferson Hwy., from 9:30 am until funeral service at 11 am. The Rev. Phil Spano will officiate. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook. She is in heaven dancing.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26, 2013.
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To all the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May she RIP. We pray that God's peace will fill you all.

Darrell and Janelle O'Neal

November 27, 2013

Your mother was always so welcoming, kind and giving. She made me feel like I was family. She was a special lady who left a rich legacy.

Sharon Baker

November 26, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephanie Scivicque Bullock

November 26, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

November 26, 2013

Therese',
Thinking about you and your family at this difficult time. Your mom was a very special lady!

Gina Bourque

November 26, 2013

Hugs and prayers to all....

Marilyn Bradford

November 25, 2013

To Mr Joe and family: You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Y'all have many great memories that will always be with you. We promise each day the pain of your loss will get a little bit easier. God Bless all of you.
With Love

Cindy and Lori johns

November 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Atkinson

November 25, 2013

Katie, I was so sorry to see this. Hope you are doing okay. I didn't know how hard it was to lose a parent until I lost dad last year. God Bless you and your family.

Janet (Lorio) Kliebert

November 25, 2013

Ms Edith's entire family are in my prayers. We loved her and referred to her as the "Egg Lady". She graduated from OLOL with my mom.
I know ya'll have tons of outstanding memories to lean on during the difficult times.

Shirley Seefield

November 24, 2013

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