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Grace Anselmo Obituary

Grace Bourque Anselmo, a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 9, 2019 at the age of 99. She was a retired owner of Tony's Donut Shop and also retired after 25 years of service at H&R Block. Grace volunteered as a Pink Lady at Baton Rouge General Hospital. She is survived by her children, Janet W. Taylor and husband Wally of Baton Rouge, LA, Debby Anselmo of Prairieville, LA, Lynn A. Anselmo and wife Lynn Little of Prairieville, LA, Grandchildren, Brent Boudreaux, Stacie Anselmo Bourgoyne, Susan Jones, Neal Walsh, Amanda Anselmo, Toni Lynn Gates, and Sammy Anselmo, and 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Anselmo, parents, Vivian and Juliet Arceneaux Bourque, son, Greg S. Anselmo, granddaughter, Kathryn Walsh, sister, Lois Bourque, brothers, Calvey and Norman Bourque. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 5PM until 9PM and resuming on Wednesday morning from 8AM until 9:30AM. A Funeral Service will be held at 9:30AM in the chapel. Burial to follow at St. George Catholic Church Cemetery.

Published by The Advocate from May 11 to May 14, 2019.
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So sorry for the loss of your loved one, Nay you gain comfort from the words of Psalm 51:17 during this difficult time.

Palmela Williams

May 14, 2019

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May 14, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family. Deuteronomy 32:7 says to "Remember the days of old." May special memories of moments shared bring you comfort as you cope with her loss.

Courtney H

May 13, 2019

Mr. Lynn, Little, Amanda and Toni,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the matriarch of the Anselmo family! She has seen so much in her 99 years on this earth! Praying for y'all! I love y'all!

Traci Moreau

May 13, 2019

Lynn & Family, Very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a great mother and provider for your family. Remember her for the great Donuts & Rolls on the First Fridays at St. Anthony. Your friends the Domas's , Marilyn, George, Ronnie, Ralph & Rick and our mother & her friend Norma.

Ronnie Domas

May 12, 2019

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family for your great loss. Your family was truly blessed to have shared so many years and memories with your dear mother and grandmother. May God provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during your time of bereavement.

May 11, 2019

I am deeply sorry for your family loss. May your hearts find comfort in Gods beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40

May 11, 2019

Janet, Lynn, Debby...
Saddened to learn of u'r mother's passing...Thought of her many-many times over the years...Spoke with her
numerous occasions...Always a joy...
Asking my guardian angels of kindness
and mercy to watch over family thru the coming days...GOD BLESS

Karen LaCour

May 11, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family as you remember your loved one. May you find comfort in the words found at Psalm 94:18,19.

May 11, 2019

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Rabenhorst Funeral Home East

11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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