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Marjorie Shreve Obituary

Our dear mother, Marjorie Robeau Shreve, has gone home to our Lord in heaven. A resident of Central, LA, she passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the age of 85. She was born in Port Allen, LA, on March 10, 1927. On June 10, 1946 she married the army soldier, the love of her life, Ralph Shreve, and they were married 53 years. Margie liked to cook, read, play Scrabble on her iPad, and play PoKeNo with her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, daughter Connie Ward, sister Dot Miller, brother Alex Robeau, parents Maude Lemoine Robeau and Alex Robeau, Sr., and daughter-in-law Diane Strickland Shreve. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Sanches (Charles), Carolyn Stevens (Al), Chris Hutchinson (Andy), sons, James Shreve (Becky), Steven Shreve (Rosie), Robert Shreve (Janice), Lee Shreve (Paula) and Jeff Shreve (Joni), and sister, Pearl Robeau Godso. Her 9 children, 26 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East on Thursday, February 14, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitation at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Friday, February 15, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her 13 grandsons. Special thanks to caregivers Eloyace Scott, Ivory Whitmore, Latrica Scott, and Willie Mae Selvage, and physicians, Dr. Bryan Bienvenu and Dr. Leon Kraft. Visit the online guest book at www.rabenhorst.com.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, 2013.
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Uncle Steve, Aunt Rosie, Nicole, Andy and Corey

You have my deepest sympathies! Hold your memories close to your heart!!

Love Becky and Chris

February 20, 2013

Robert,

Janie and I just found out about your mom. Words cannot express how sorrowful we are for you and your family. She is in wonderful Hands now. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for your entire family. RIP Mrs. Shreve.

Bill Spann

February 16, 2013

Carolyn and AL,
May all the good memories come flooding back during any difficult moments!
Love you guys!
Crook Family

Terri Crook

February 14, 2013

our thoughts are prayers are with the Shreve and Saches family.

Lisa Granier

February 14, 2013

I love you Maw-Maw

Ashlee Shreve

February 14, 2013

To the Shreve family,
So glad I got to see your dear mother with my mom, my brother Mike and his wife Melanie over the Christmas holidays. Keeping your family in my prayers in this difficult time.

Susan Ewell Ruether

February 14, 2013

Dear Chris, Andy and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord be with you all.
Love, Marla, Jay, Brayden and Collin Rabalais

Marla Rabalais

February 14, 2013

Robert and Jan, you and all Maw Maw Shreve's children have included me in holidays since Logan became my son n law. Maw Maw was full of southern charm and made one feel loved and welcome. She is missed and a loss for us all. My prayers and love to all the families. Marianne

Marianne Knight

February 13, 2013

Carolyn, Al and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and offering prayers for peace in your hearts during this difficult time.

Cheria and Jim McNabb

February 13, 2013

Carolyn and family, Jim and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing.
Sending our love and prayers to you during this time. Jim and Donna Alexander

February 13, 2013

James, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. She will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

Marcia McLean Surratt

February 13, 2013

I know how much she will be missed, such a sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her whole family.

Felicia and John Senette

February 13, 2013

Carolyn & Al, so sorry to hear of Mrs. Marjorie's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Rivet

February 13, 2013

If Aunt Margie is not in Heaven right now, there is not much hope for the rest of us. There was not a better person. We have all of you in our prayers.

Gary and Wendy Jumonville

February 13, 2013

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Shreve. Steve talked about his parents a lot around the office and how their love and understanding made him into a better person, husband and father. Pauline and I send our deepest condolences to the Shreve family.

God Bless

Donald Gaspard

February 13, 2013

Jim,
Susan and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Susan Rothermel

February 13, 2013

Cheryl,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed by all, but especially by you. You know without saying, we are here for you.
We love you,
Pat & Sally

PAT & SALLY THOMAS

February 13, 2013

Steve,Rosie $ Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
Lisa Wilson

Lisa Wilson

February 13, 2013

Steve and Rosie,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Valeria Verbois

February 13, 2013

We will miss her. She was such a part of our family. Our celebrations were not complete without her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Donna Chauvin Ostermann

February 13, 2013

Just wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear about this saddened news. Aunt Margie was such a sweet lady. She will be missed but is reunited with Uncle Ralph and Connie and having a blast. Will miss her dearly. Love and prayers to all. God bless you all during this difficult time.

Dana Godso LaCombe

February 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Aunt Margie was such a beautiful person.

Gabe and Judy Jumonville

February 12, 2013

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