Elaine Donnelly LeBlanc

Elaine Donnelly LeBlanc passed over into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her home. She was 79 years old. Elaine was a native of New Orleans, a longtime resident of Chalmette and a resident of Covington after Hurricane Katrina. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was everything to her and her passing has left a large void that will take a long time to heal. Elaine was the widow of Gerald “Jerry” LeBlanc to whom she was married for 54 years. Elaine is survived by her children; Elaine Vollentine (Bernard), Betty Blancher and Richard Horvath. Eight grandchildren; Ryan Stogner, Eileen Arnold (Michael), Brandon Blancher (Lindsey), Richard Horvath (Emily), Gerald Blancher, Victoria Gilberti (Paul), Benjamin (Sally) & Christopher Vollentine. 12 great-grandchildren and her brother Robert A. Donnelly, Jr. (Chetta), sister Antoinette D. Bencsek, sister-in-law Jackie B. Donnelly, and nieces & nephews. Mrs. LeBlanc was preceded in death by her parents; Robert A. Donnelly, Sr. and Anna Antoinette Heisler Donnelly Arnold, her brother Ronald Donnelly and her brother-in- law Ivan Bencsek. Elaine’s life will be celebrated Monday, February 22, 2021 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington 11:00AM – 1:00PM. A Mass will begin at 1:00PM and interment will be at St. Lazarus Bethany Memorial Gardens which is adjacent to Most Holy Trinity. An online guestbook is available at www.gracenorthshore.com.