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Josephine LeBlanc Obituary

Josephine Harrington LeBlanc, age 77, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 21, 2018 at 6:40 pm. She was a native of Crowley and a resident of Houma and Lafayette, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in the Dauphine Chapel of Chauvin Funeral Home on Monday, September 24, 2018, beginning at 10:00 am until a Celebration of Life at 1:00 pm. Burial will be held in Bayou Black Cemetery. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Carol L. Grindrod and husband Mick; sons, Ray Jr., Thomas and wife Judy, William and wife Denise, and Jack LeBlanc; sister, Elaine Fontenot; grandchildren, Wendy Bourgeois and husband Justin, Sandi Click and husband Dean, Christopher LeBlanc, Blake LeBlanc and wife Emily, Brittany Rhodes and husband Brad, Mary Katherine, Nicholas, Taylor, Lexie, Macie, and Hallie LeBlanc, Samantha Pusateri and Carys Grindrod; 11 great-grandchildren. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, Bennett and Helen Smith Harrington; husband, Ray LeBlanc, Sr.; son Brian LeBlanc; sister, Janel Harrington. Josephine was a Homemaker and partner to her husband, Ray, in their business LeBlanc Tile. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and made sure they all know how to love unconditionally. God has a plan and does amazing work. Josephine's great-granddaughter, Ellie Grace, was born 18 minutes after she took her last breathe. "God taketh and God Giveth." Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the LeBlanc family. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements, 5899 Highway 311 Houma, Louisiana 70360. Phone: 985-868-2536. Fax: 985-876-5032.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 22 to Sep. 24, 2018.
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mary duhon

September 25, 2018

Carol, Although I never personally met your mother, I felt her beautiful and loving spirit the few times I spoke with her by telephone. I know she will be missed by those who love her. Be comforted in knowing absence from the body and present with the Lord. She's in a good place and at peace.

Rosalind Malter

Rosalind Malter

Friend

September 24, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss Jack, I wish I would have gotten to meet her. Prayers for you and your family.

Edie Poche

Friend

September 24, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family. Josephine was a classmate from Crowley High School class of 1959 I remember her as a sweet person. Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Joy Lindsey Chaddick

Joy Lindsey-Chaddick

Classmate

September 24, 2018

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May you have a peace beyond all understanding, only God can give. Let your memories be a light in the days ahead. Thinking of you, Keith and Robin

Robin & Keith Blanchard

Friend

September 24, 2018

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

September 23, 2018

Prayers for the family of Josephine LeBlanc. She raised a fine family. I only knew Jack and William but if the rest are as nice as them she left a great legacy may it continue to live on in her greatness

September 23, 2018

Offering my condolences. May Almighty God and your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure. (Psalm 147:3)

September 23, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourselves.

Becky and Mike Gogola

September 23, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3).

September 22, 2018

Although she is now in a better place and yall have gained an amazing Guardian Angel, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Josephine was the sweetest lady who had a smile that could light up a room. Sending many prayers. May you find peace in the special love and memories yall shared with her. Hugs!

Kelly Streva

September 22, 2018

Prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you comfort and strength.

Denise and Terry Dupre

Friend

September 22, 2018

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