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Mary Gallent Obituary

Mary Routh Woodyear Gallent of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on January 19, 2017, following a brief illness. A native of Mound, LA, she was a retired Marketing Specialist with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Born on July 24, 1946, she was a graduate of Tallulah High School and Louisiana State University where she was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. At her death, she was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her children, Donald Neal "Chip" Gallent and wife, Suzanne of Franklin, TN and David Carneal Gallent and wife, Jennifer of New Orleans, LA; grandsons Tommy and Dylan; a sister Dorothy Anne Woodyear Millikin, a sister-in-law Mary Acosta Woodyear; a brother-in-law Leonard Paul "Pop" Neumann, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar Carneal "Blue" Woodyear, Sr. and Dorothy Maxwell Woodyear; a brother Edgar Carneal Woodyear, Jr.; sisters Susan Woodyear Ingram and Emily Woodyear Neumann; and brothers-in law, Michael Sedgwick Ingram and Jack Hightower Millikin. Following cremation, she will be interred at a later date in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah, LA. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, Trinity Episcopal Church in Tallulah or a charity of your choosing.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2017.
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I was very saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was a sorority sister of mine and was a thoughtful and loving person. We had great memories of our times together at LSU and Chi Omega. May you Rest In Peace my dear sister.

Roz Labarbera

January 28, 2017

Mary you were a beautiful lady full of love and grace.I feel so very lucky to have known you. I am looking at a book you gave me for one of my birthdays "I Hope You Dance".It reminds me so much of you. You gave one to Mac too. He left his to me. I loved you and I know he did too. You were a big part of our lives. And David we loved you too in a very special way. My thoughts are with you and yor family. God Bless, Jack

Jackie Gunter

January 27, 2017

I enjoyed my time working with Mary, and our conversations about rearing boys as a single mom. Ms. Mary was a true Southern belle with grace and a hospitable nature; traits that escape many today. Love and prayers to her family.

Jamie Mabile

January 23, 2017

Mary was a wonderful, kind and caring individual that I feel Blessed to have known, may God comfort her family and see you through these difficult times

Alton Tate jr

January 23, 2017

Mary was a very giving person and I consider myself lucky to have had an opportunity to work with her and to have her as a close friend. I will miss her. I send my prayers to her family as they cope with the loss of this kind lady.

Faye Faulkner

January 22, 2017

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

January 22, 2017

Such a wonderful woman who touched so many lives with her kindness, generosity, integrity,and loving nature. I am proud and very grateful to have had Mary in my life and have been blessed to have been able to call her my friend.

Beth Silverman

January 22, 2017

Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9: 9, 10

January 22, 2017

I am saddened by the death of my dear friend, Mary. As friends from 'home', we remained friends during and after LSU. May you rest in peace, my dear friend, and may God's angels sing you into Paradise.

Glenna Sevier DiBenedetto

January 22, 2017

What a beautiful picture of my sweet friend. Mary was a very kind person. She was a pleasure to work with. Mary was always there to roll up her sleeves to help with whatever task needed to get done. She had a delightful sense of humor and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed. I am a better person for having her as my friend.

Mary Anderson

January 21, 2017

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