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Laura Schexnayder Obituary

Laura Oubre Schexnayder, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Donaldsonville, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She was 98 years young. Laura was a homemaker and a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church. Survivors include her children; Barbara Delaville and husband Don, Norbert Schexnayder, Jr. and wife Jackie, Wayne Schexnayder and wife Jeanne, Howard (Pep) Schexnayder, Jerry Schexnayder and wife Vienna, Betty Ann Cavalier and husband Joe, Arlene Gaudin, Ruby Naquin, Brenda Matherne and husband Greg , Glenn Schexnayder, Marcia Bridges and husband David, Kathy Dykes and husband Mike, and Bruce Schexnayder and wife Mitzi, 29 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Norbert F. Schexnayder, Sr., her parents, and one great grandson, Tyler John Rodgers. Visitation will be Friday February 28, 2014, 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon, at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Yi celebrant. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to, Donaldsonville Area ARC, 1030 Clay St., Donaldsonville, La 70346. Please visit www.oursodonaldsonville.com to sign the online register book.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2014.
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Kathy and family, I am sorry about your mom. I just found out. My prayers and sympathy are with you'll. Just remember you have a lot of years of good memories to help you get through this time. So sorry for your loss.

Regina Medine Navarre

March 9, 2014

Our deepest sympahty and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May your memories give you happiness and may your faith comfort you in the days to come.

C. J. and Betty Bellina

March 3, 2014

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. How blessed to have had her for so many years... Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Don & Peggy Guillot

March 1, 2014

Jennifer and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love Always,

Jill Guillory

February 28, 2014

Ruby, I did not know your mom had passed. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Sheron

February 28, 2014

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

Pennie Carmouche & Fly.

February 27, 2014

Wayne and Jeanne:

We send our love and sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank and Mary Lou Guillot

February 27, 2014

Ruby & Family,
Sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers are with you and your family.
Judy & Gary Hidalgo

February 27, 2014

Brenda and family, sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Gerry Doran Henry

February 27, 2014

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February 27, 2014

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February 27, 2014

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