Lelia Schexnayder

Lelia Waguespack Schexnayder, 96, a native of New Orleans, longtime resident of Vacherie and a current resident of Belle Rose, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Lelia was born June 24, 1926.

Lelia is survived by her daughter, Laverne Schexnayder Capone (John); sons, Ronald and Jerome Schexnayder; sister, Joan Barre’; grandchildren, John W. Capone (Michelle), Adriane Capone Blank (Jonathan), Felicia Capone and Jesse Schexnayder; great grandchildren, Kathlyn Capone, Emily Capone, Cason Capone, Kearston Cochran, Jonathan Blank, Brielle Blank, Lauren Blank, Giovanni Reine and Lucianna Rogers.

Lelia was preceded in death by her husband, Felicien P. Schexnayder; parents, Claude and Eva Becnel Waguespack, Sr.; brother, Claude Waguespack, Jr.; sister, Eva Mae Burch; infant daughter, Antoinette; infant sons, Jules and Baby Boy Schexnayder.

Lelia was a very loving, caring and generous person. She never met a stranger, and loved finding out ALL about everyone she met. Her talents began at a young age by learning how to crochet, knit and sew. Her aunts were great teachers. Later she enjoyed cross stitching, painting, and many other arts and crafts. But her greatest joy was quilting, and she was very generous in giving her cherished handmade items to everyone. She was a charter member of the Magic Fingers Quilt Guild in Napoleonville. She also made the best crawfish bisque on the planet! Lelia was a member of the Riverdale Country Club. She loved playing golf, socializing with her dear friends, and going to the casinos on the bus with them. But most of all, she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were always entertained by her stories that only a 96 year old could offer, usually after a glass of wine! Lelia was always the life of the party and her love for us was her shining light. We will all miss you dearly mom!

A visitation for Lelia will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 716 Mississippi St, Donaldsonville, Louisiana 70346. A Mass of Christian burial will occur Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM, 716 Mississippi St, Donaldsonville, Louisiana 70346. A burial will occur Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at St. Philip Cemetery, Vacherie, Louisiana.

Special thanks to the entire staff of Chateau D’ville and Cardinal Hospice for the care and love that was given to Lelia.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lelia’s favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursoDonaldsonville.com for the Schexnayder family.