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Glenda Lois Walters

Fri, 10/04/2019 - 1:16pm

CROWLEY

Glenda Lois Walters, a resident of Crowley, passed away Tuesday, Oct, 1, 2019 in Opelousas.
A funeral service will be held at Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley on Friday, Oct. 4, at 1:30 pm.
Glenda was a native of Crowley, born to Delton and Dorothy (McDonald) Walters. She attended St. Michael School during a young age; later receiving art and academic lessons from Mrs. Charles Kay of Crowley and Mrs. Jo Stelly of Crowley.
Later in life, she married while living in Texas then moved to California for a few years. Glenda returned to Crowley and remained here until her death.
She was a long-time member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and was devoted to her faith.
Glenda was a loving sister, niece, and cousin to many relatives. No one she met was ever a stranger. It was a pleasure for her to help others in need. She enjoyed and loved her numerous art projects, skilled in crocheting, loved music, jigsaws, plants, and hundreds of books to read. Her gentle, caring nature and love of family will always be remembered.
Glenda is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; James McDonald and Aminthe Breaux of Maurice; and a brother, Leonard Walters of Baton Rouge.
She is survived by her sister, Kathy Walters Cook of Abilene, Texas; and a brother, Donnie Walters of Beach City, Texas. Glenda also has numerous surviving relatives in Crowley and other parts of Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Virginia and Texas.
To our family, we express our love and appreciation for those who cared and supported her in so many ways. God bless everyone who was there for our sister along her life’s journey.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Friday from 11 a.m. to the time of service at 1:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at noon Friday.
Fr. Jason Vidrine, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary, will be officiating for the services.
Following the funeral service, a private burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery for family.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105).
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Sylvia Bigelow Habetz

Fri, 10/04/2019 - 1:15pm

CROWLEY

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Sylvia Bigelow Habetz, 79, who died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at 5:20 p.m. at The Carpenter House in Lafayette.
Fr. Brent Smith, parochial vicar of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, officiated for the services.
The family requested visiting hours Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday at 6 p.m. by Deacon Dan Didier.
Burial followed the Mass of Christian Burial in St. Leo IV Mausoleum in Roberts Cove.
Mrs. Sylvia was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Acadia Parish Farm Bureau and the MOAA of Lafayette. Mrs. Habetz was very active for many years with Roberts Cove Germanfest.
She worked for over 30 years as the bookkeeper for St. Michaels School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and will be missed by her family.
Mrs. Habetz is survived by one son, Shawn Habetz and wife Jill of Humble, Texas; three grandchildren, Steven Jody Habetz and wife Sarah of Rayne, Jacob Anthony Habetz of Ruston, and Katelyn Elizabeth Habetz and companion Justin Hebert of Iota; one great grandson, Jack Roland Habetz of Rayne; one brother, Raymond C. Bigelow and wife Mary of New Orleans.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard “Jack” Habetz; and her mother, Edith Domingue Bigelow.
Pallbearers will be Steven Habetz, Jacob Habetz, Justin Hebert, Matthew Bigelow, Daniel Bigelow and Kenny Michael Habetz.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Michaels School, 805 E. Northern Ave., Crowley, LA 70526.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements were entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, 337-783-3313.

Estherwood Prince & Princess

Fri, 10/04/2019 - 1:12pm

THE POST-SIGNAL / Submitted Photo Representing Estherwood Elementary School during the upcoming 2019 Rice Festival Junior Royalty Contest in October are Prince ...