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Frances Pehota McElveen, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. She was born July 31, 1921 in Middlefield, CT and was 97 years of age. She was a U. S. Navy Veteran. She is survived by 2 daughters, Carol Jenkins and Pamela Alston; son, G.G. McElveen and wife, Cathy; sister, Stasia D'Aquilla; 2 brothers, Donald Pehota and wife, Ann, and Eugene Pehota and wife, Judy; 10 grandchildren, Brandon McElveen and wife, Ashley, Kacey Leyrer and husband, Greg, Lori Trahan and husband, Cory, Ryan Jenkins and wife, Misty, Daniel Alston, Matthew Alston and wife, Claire, Kelli Schwebel and husband, Jacob, Katie Derbins and husband, Peter, Patrick Alston, and Dustin Alston; 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Glynis G. McElveen; parents, John and Caroline Pehota; brother, Tom Pehota, 4 sisters, Florence Sokolaski, Nell Beckley, Cecilia Stannard, and Helen Iverson; 2 sons-in-law, Gerald Jenkins and John Alston. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall on Friday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 19, 2019. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Mrs. Francis was a sweet and loving and I was BLESSED to have her as a friend. Many good memories of this beautiful lady. I didnt realize until now if her passing.
Brenda Pierce
Friend
August 19, 2019
So sorry to learn of Miss Francis passing. It is always hard to say goodbye but know it will be see you later. she will be new special star flickering hello to all below!
Susan Pye Stone
Friend
August 2, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. God bless.
Cheryl Hughes Green
July 24, 2019
So sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady
Mary Ann Stevens
Friend
July 20, 2019
On behalf of Louisiana Women Veterans, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Frances Pehota McElveen, U.S. Navy Wave, WWII veteran. We salute her service to our country and honor her with this peom:
She is a woman veteran
Whose service was true
And she proudly served
The Red, White and Blue
She gave a part of her life
So others could be free
And without any hesitation
She joined unselfishly
She did her job well
With Honor and Pride
And served her great country
With the men alongside
We're proud today to know
That although she is gone
She goes on to glory
After a job "well done!"
And so, "Our Dear Sister"
We salute you today
A special sailor laid to rest
In this quiet, solemn way
Inspired by: God
Written by: Louisiana Women Veterans
Anna Sanders
July 20, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. The love that Mr Glynis and Mrs Frances showed our family and our mother was truly amazing and will never be forgotten, Roseland lost a beautiful lady. Shirley & Mike Sullivan
Shirley Sullivan
Friend
July 20, 2019
May God Bless you all during this difficult time. Prayers for comfort today and always.
Leslie Hendry-Dufour
Friend
July 20, 2019
May God bless you and your family in the loss of your sweet Mother. She was very blessed to have such a loving devoted family. Julia Currier
Julia Currier
Friend
July 19, 2019
My condolences on the loss of your mother (grandmother). All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers .
Mittie Rohner
Acquaintance
July 19, 2019
Pam, Carol, GG and families,
I am sadden to hear of Miss Frances. She was a special person, mom. I remember when we were young and your family moved to Roseland next to the pharmacy. She was always kind to the neighborhood kids. May God bless and comfort you.
Judy Warren Montegut
Judy Montegut
Friend
July 18, 2019
Dear McElveen Family...Alan and I are saddened to learn of "Miss" Frances'
passing. She was the epitome of grace and class and hers was a life well lived.
Although we cannot be there tomorrow please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Glenda Sharkey
Friend
July 18, 2019
To GG, Carol and Pam---In today's Baton Rouge newspaper I was surprised and saddened to see the news of you mother's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Although the three of you were still children at the time, perhaps you remember that we were neighbors many years ago on Roseland Parkway in Harahan. Your mother was a wonderful person to us, and though we lost contact over the years, she and your family remained a happy memory of a special time in our lives.
Elsie Cary Prejean
Neighbor
July 18, 2019
Ms Grances will be missed by so many. May God comfort each of you. Prayers for her family and friends. I will cherish my time with her. How blessed her family was to have her for so long. To know her was to love her. God grant you all peace and comfort. Love Peggy and Alli
Peggy Ficklin
Friend
July 18, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of Ms. Frances death. She was such a sweet gentle woman to all. May she Rest In Peace in the arms of our Lord.
Gayle Currier & Cookie Currier Coxwell
Friend
July 18, 2019
One of the kindest women Ive ever known. Praying for yall
Regina Oliver
Friend
July 17, 2019
Pam, Carol, G.G., and Family,
Bob and I send our deepest sympathy to you on your loss of Ms. McElveen. She fought a hard battle but at peace with Mr. McElveen. May God give you peace and comfort
Ginger & Bob Landry
Friend
July 17, 2019
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Stormy & Denise Lee
Denise Lee
July 17, 2019
Pam, Carol and family so sorry for your loss. Ms. Frances was such a sweet person. My thoughts and Prayers for all the family.
Pam Triolo
Acquaintance
July 17, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Pope
Friend
July 17, 2019
Such a dear lady to the students & families of Center Stage Dance Studio. We shared some good stories at the picnic outside the studio. May her sweet soul Rest In Peace. Sending love and prayers to her family.❤❤
Denise Prestenbach
Friend
July 17, 2019
G.G.and Cathy, Carol , Pam and their families I am heart broken for all of right now over your loss of Miss. Francis. She and Mr. Glynis where so close to my mother and daddy and our family for so many years. I pray for God's comfort for each of in the sad days ahead.
Fay Todd
Friend
July 17, 2019
MY SWEET FRIEND PAM-and McELVEEN FAMILY-MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH ONE OF YOU✝ IT IS ALWAYS PAINFUL TO LOSE FAMILY NO MATTER THE AGE ! I'M HERE IF ANYONE NEEDS ANYTHING ! SLEEP WITH THE ANGELS MRS. FRANCES❤✝ Cindi Morgan Blades-Montpelier
Friend
July 17, 2019
When someone I have known my whole life passes away, I feel like a part of my past is taken away. This is exactly how I feel today. Mrs. Frances was a special lady to me. I will never forget her kindness to me and my family on that terrible day. She will be forever in my heart. My prayers are with all of you.
Chris & Reed Dees
Friend
July 17, 2019
We were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Frances. Please accept our deepest condolences. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby & Renee
Renee Robbins-Phares
July 17, 2019
So sorry of Mrs. Frances passing, keeping yal in my thoughts and prayers
Kathy Wall Stafford
Friend
July 17, 2019
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