Elaine Roussel Obituary

Elaine C. Roussel, age 70, was born on August 27, 1942 and passed away on November 21, 2012 at 6:15PM. She was a native of Paulina and a resident of Convent. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gaskin "Jimmy" Roussel; sons: Troy Roussel and wife Darcie; Shaun Roussel and wife Dana; daughters: Sheri Roussel and companion John; Dru Hymel and husband Wayne "Boe"; brothers: James, Norris and Jean Roussel; and a sister, Yvonne Tabb. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Wayne, Wyatt, and Kimberly Hymel; Brianna, Briar, Austin, Ava, and Addleigh Roussel; and Ambrie Duplessis. She was preceded in death by her parents: Jean P. and Cecile Roussel, Sr.; brothers: Leroy, Freddie, Harry "Jumbo", and Felton Roussel; and her sisters: Lois Abadie, Verlin, and Beverly Roussel. Visitation will be at Rose Lynn Funeral Services, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012. Visitation will resume at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012 followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael Catholic Church, River Road, Convent, LA. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina, LA. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2012.
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Our prayer is that God will give you the strength you need during your bereavement. God bless and keep you.

GLENN WAGUESPACK, ASSESSOR & ST. JAMES PARISH ASSESSOR'S OFFICE STAFF

November 28, 2012

I will truly miss visiting you on my trips home. RIP Nanny Elaine. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

anne roussel

November 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Roussel Family. May Gods graces pour onto you. Rest in Peace Mrs. Elaine
The Starlone Family

Rachel and Jason Starlone

November 25, 2012

Will always remember her, my prayers are with you all, Carole

Carole Morel

November 25, 2012

Nanny Elaine will be missed by many. My thought and prayers are with the family as we have to say good-bye. She may be gone but never will be forgotten. I luv u Nanny and I miss u already. Rest in peace.....

Samantha Paylor

November 25, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Tessie Parker

November 25, 2012

My deepest sympathy to all of the Roussel family. My thoughts are with you all. She will be missed by everyone.

Reggie Duplessis

November 25, 2012

Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shaun and the entire Roussel family.

John & Leslie Richard

November 25, 2012

All my good memories of your kindness and loving ways, I will miss you.

Gwendolyn Roussel

November 25, 2012

To the Roussel family; My deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. Elaine will always live in our hearts!

P. Vicknair, Jr.

November 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of this wonderful family. May God's blessings and grace be with all of you.

Cammie Guillot

November 24, 2012

Do the storm of life has enter the life of your family she is only sleeping in the arms of JESUS the bible says absent from the body but present with the LORD

clinton williams

November 23, 2012

We at Belmont Lumber are feeling your grief. She was a wonderful person and our sympathies to all family members.
Rest in peace Elaine.
Amen.
Trudy Carnaggio

Trudy Carnaggio

November 23, 2012

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