Gilda Marchand Causey

1933 - 2019

Gilda Marchand Causey obituary, 1933-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

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Gilda Causey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 8 to May 11, 2019.

The family of Gilda Marchand Causey are saddened to announce that Gilda passed away at the age of 85 on April 29, 2019, in Brownwood, Texas where she has resided since the flood of 2016. Born August 22, 1933, to Alvin "Toon" and Della (Young) Marchand in Duplessis, Louisiana and resided in Gonzales until the flood. Gilda is survived by her daughters, Debbie Stuart and husband Gene and Laurie Bishop and husband, Dennis; and former son-in-law, John Austin. Grandchildren are Mendi McCall, Dena McGregor and Kelly Haney. Great-grandchildren are PJ Lefort, AJ Lefort, Kasen McCall, Kalli McCall, Josy McGregor, Brazos McGregor, Haley McGregor, Aiden Haney and Aniston Haney. Brothers are Michael "Mickey" Marchand and wife Christine and Gayne Marchand and wife Beverly, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Gilda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William "Billy" Causey; grandson, Tod Bishop and a granddaughter, Jana Austin. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 12:00 until 2:00 PM at Ascension Baptist Church, 13432 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA. Gilda's memorial service follow, beginning at 2:00 PM. The family requests memorials be made to the Ascension Baptist Church Building Fund, 13432 Airline HWY, Gonzales, LA 70737. Condolences, memories and tributes can be offered to the family online at heartlandfuneralhome.net.

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May 11, 2019

Rhonda Morris

Debbie and Laurie so sorry about your mom. I loved and thought so much of her. She was a very special lady. Rhonda Allen Morris

May 10, 2019

My condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss. May God give the family and friends of the family comfort, peace and the strength to endure your loss.

May 9, 2019

BARBARA MELANCON

MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO ALL THE FAMILY MS GILDA WAS A VERY SWEET LADY AND WE WILL ALL MISS HER. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

May 9, 2019

P G Williams

so sorry for you loss of a dear loved one. May each of you gain comfort from the words of Psalm 51:17 during this difficult time in your lives.

May 8, 2019

Sending heartfelt prayers and comforting hugs to the family. The
drawing near to God is good for me.'
Emma~

May 8, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. Please know that others share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during your time of mourning.

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Memorial Events
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May

11

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ascension Baptist Church

13432 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA

May

11

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Ascension Baptist Church

13432 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA

Funeral services provided by:

Heartland Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Early

303 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802

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