Thelma Marie Laborde, age 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home on January 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elster Laborde; her son, Norman Laborde; her parents, Joseph Chatelain and Mercy Lucero; her sister, Marcia “Baby” Chatelain Cochran. She is survived by her sister, Dolores Johnson; her 5 children, Keith Laborde (Cynthia), Josette Laborde Zimmerebner (Casper), Cheryl Laborde, Mark Laborde, Amy Laborde Tibbit (Rod); 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70006 on Friday January 27, 2017 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana. Condolences may be offered online at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com