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Marie Schneider Obituary

Marie Claire Dubois Schneider passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the age of 82. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Claire is survived by her sons, Butch Schneider and wife Renee, Peter Schneider and wife Ronda, David Schneider and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Allison Schneider Strickland, Jennifer Schneider, Christopher Schneider, Karli Schneider Becnel, Preston Schneider, Deanna Schneider; great-grandchildren, Reese Strickland, London Strickland, Sloan Strickland; and sister-in-law, Lucille Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Schneider; parents, Ethyl Elizabeth and Allen Dubois, Sr.; brother, Allen "Buster" Dubois, Jr.; and sisters, Alleen Dubois Schroeder and Carolyn Dubois Silva. Claire was a native of south Louisiana and was a retired employee of the State of Louisiana, Department of Natural Resources. She enjoyed LSU Baseball and Football, Mardi Gras, and spending time with her family. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802) from 11:00 am until the Memorial service at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park (4045 North Street). The family would like to extend special thanks to the team at Opelousas General Hospital and the caring staff at Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Opelousas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that charitable contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3, 2017.
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Dear Pete, Butch and David,
I was very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will keep all of you and your families in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,

Toni Hill Wood

January 4, 2017

Dearest Butch, Pete and David. I am so sorry for your loss of Claire. I knew her to be a very loving and kind person who was so proud of her sons. I know you and your families will miss her tremendously. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you in your grief. Love, Pam Cardinal, Houston, TX

January 3, 2017

My condolences to Butch,Peter,David and Family. Ms. Claire loved all of you dearly. God bless you.

Lorraine Gedric

January 3, 2017

My condolences to the Schneider Family. I worked with Claire at the Office of Conservation. What I think I'll miss most about Claire is her beautiful smile and how she lit up when she talked about her family. She and Paul are together again. God Bless you Claire.

Paula Chaney

January 3, 2017

I loved Ms. Marie so much! She always had something funny to say. I'm so glad I met you when I did. You are truly missed.

Kia Davis

January 2, 2017

My deepest sympathies to Pete, Butch and David and their families on the passing of your precious mom. I enjoyed working with Claire at the Office of Conservation, and through all of our conversations, I know one thing for sure, she loved her family with all her heart. I know she is so happy to be with Paul now. God bless you Claire.

Kathy Cardinal McCoy

January 2, 2017

I will miss our friend ship so much I will miss the the first time we met working at Ryan's and our friend ship never end and your the talk we had about the family and the ride we took and our visit at your other home I will miss you so much I went looking for you at your last location but you had not made it back I will miss our phone calls Bush,Peter, David she is with Paul now Claire take your rest I will miss you and love you Allison she always talked about you and the kids

Mary Scarbrough

January 2, 2017

Ms. Marie was one of my favorite customers at Regions Bank. She will truly be missed. I'm sorry for your loss and I'll be praying for you all.

Tarika Hodges

January 2, 2017

I just loved Ms. Marie so much. She was the first neighbor my sister and I got to know at Chateau Dijon. So sad to hear of her passing. I will love you always, Marie.

Tina Davis

January 1, 2017

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