Annette Schexnayder Arceneaux died at 3:23 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at River Parishes Hospital. She was 96, a resident of Gramercy and a native of Paulina. She was of the Catholic faith. Visitation at Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gramercy on Monday, Feb. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at noon. Entombment in St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. Survived by her sons, Calvin Arceneaux, of LaPlace, Lawrence Arceneaux and his wife, Gayle, of Gramercy, Carroll Arceneaux and his wife, Joyce, of Miami, Dale Arceneaux and his wife, Donna, of Gramercy, and David Arceneaux and his wife, Lydia, of Sorrento; daughters, Betty Kilburn and her husband, Leroy, of Avondale, and Linda Roussel and her husband, Gilson, of Gramercy; 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Senac J. Arceneaux; parents, Onezime Schexnayder and Leontine Babin Schexnayder; a brother; five sisters; daughter-in-law, Louise Arceneaux; two grandsons, Lawrence Joseph Arceneaux Jr. and Eric Paul Arceneaux; and great-grandson, Samuel A. Saltlamachia Jr. She was a volunteer member of the St. James Senior Citizens Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jobe Arceneaux, 10038 River Run Estate Drive, St. Amant, LA 70774 in care of Chans or Alida Arceneaux to assist family for Hydrocephalus expenses. Arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher. Friends and family may send their condolences and thoughts to www.mem.com.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sheryl Painter
February 5, 2009
What a grand and strong lady you were, and I was honored to have you for a Mother-in-law for 23 years. Oh, the memories we made! I carry each one in my heart always! Give Joey and Paw-Paw Senac and Eric all of our love and tell them that we still miss all of you and know that one day, we will all be together again.
Jeannette Street
February 4, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Dale and Donna Arceneaux
February 3, 2009
MAW-MAW
I MISS U SO MUCH BUT I WAS VERY PROUD TO CALL YOU MY MAW-MAW FOR 24 GREAT YEARS. I DON'T KNOW WHO WILL CALL ME FAT ANYMORE OR WHEN I ASK HOW YOU FEELING YOU ALWAYS SAY WITH MY HAND. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I HOPE I CAN BE JUST LIKE YOU ONE DAY LOVE ALWAYS, TERRI AND SCOTT
TERRI NAVARRE
February 3, 2009
Maw Maw,
I will always cherish the time you were here with us. I hope I become half the woman you were. I love you always!
Rhonda Kay Arceneaux Gautreau
February 3, 2009
Maw-Maw,
We were all so lucky to have such a great lady in our lives for so many years. My heart is hurting but, it is also rejoicing because you and Paw-Paw have been reunited in the most glorious place in the world. We all love you and miss you! Now we all have another angel to watch over us. Life without you will never be the same. Until we meet again. Goodnight our sweet angel.
Love you,
Michelle, James, Megan and L.J.
Michelle Arceneaux Clark
February 3, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Durel Millet
February 2, 2009
Maw-Maw I was proud to have you in my life and I will miss you. I was so happy that Justin was able to have his great-grandma in his life-even if it was for a short time. Your legacy is long and wide...I hope that we all make you proud.
Nicole Arceneaux & Justin Maylon
February 2, 2009
To Linda and all of the Arceneaux family,
Although we only got to meet Aunt Annette in person just once, we so enjoyed getting to know her as well as the rest of the family. We are sad to hear of her passing, but know that she was surrounded by love and that in all of you, her legacy lives on. The love in our hearts lives forever.
With our love and condolences.
Jeanne and Terry
Jeanne and Terry Wilber
February 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Raymond and Ginger Poche'
February 2, 2009
Those we love don't go away.
They walk beside us everyday.
Unseen unheard but always near.
Still loved still missed but VERY DEAR.
Maw-Maw I love you and I miss you. Your in the most wonderful place now. An now your an angel looking down on us. Love Robin
Robin Gessner(Arceneaux)
February 1, 2009
To a great and wonderful lady. A person I was proud to have in my life. Rest in peace.
Jeffrey Arceneaux
February 1, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Staff of Alexander Funeral Home
February 1, 2009
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