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Esther Plaisance Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 11 to May 13, 2014.

Esther Kirsch Plaisance, born on April 20, 1924, passed away on Friday, May 09, 2014, at her residence, at the age of 90. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leo H. Plaisance; son, Glenn A. Plaisance; grandchildren, Julie Plaisance and life partner, Debra Buchanan, and Karen Rayborn and husband, Russell; great grandchild, Wyatt Augustus Rayborn and one on the way; siblings, Jerry P. and Joyce Kirsch, Thomas A. and Rosemary Kirsch, and Huey P. and Clementine Kirsch; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eva Kirsch; and siblings, Eva Mae Calais, Margaret K. Guidry, and Harry J. Kirsch. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, from 11 AM until funeral service at 12 PM. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Jackie Cappe, Latoya Jackson, Brandy Baker, Alice Joseph, and St. Joseph Hospice for all of their love and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Jospeh's Hospice and The Baton Rouge Food Bank.

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May 7, 2023

phyllis skelley

Will always remember her laugh

May 5, 2019

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Phyllis Skelley

I am so glade I had a chance to reunite with aunt Esther. Her laughter will always put a smile on your face. I know she is laughing with her sisters and telling them all that they did wrong. She will always be in our hearts.
Phyllis Guidry Skelley

May 13, 2014

Dear Glen and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you morn the loss of your love one. May God's blessings be with you always.
Mae Calvin-Belton (A former co-worker of Glen)

May 13, 2014

Rest in Peace Aunt Esther, My sympathy to the family. You will be truly missed by your family and friends. I am sure you have already begun your new journey and having the time of your life already....No more suffering, Love you Aunt Esther and God Bless your family for God to wrap his arms around each one of them and console them in this time of sorrow. Love, Mollie

May 12, 2014

Lillian Grossley

Glen & Mr. Dick,
Mrs. Esther is now with God and his angels. She will be truly missed by everyone who was blessed to know her.

May 12, 2014

Wayne St.Romain

Glenn and Dick I am so sorry for your loss .

May 11, 2014

Reba Plaisance

I will miss you greatly. We shared so much for many years. May you dance your way into heaven and party with your famly and friends.

Love Forever, Reba

May 11, 2014

Phyllis Guidry-skelley

Aunt Esther's love of her family and her laughter will remain in our hearts. May she rest in the hands of our lord.

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