Willa Mire Aldridge Bishop

Willa Mae Mire Aldridge Bishop, a devout Catholic and a woman of strong faith, born May 17, 1926, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the age of 95. Her life was defined by her confidence in and dedication to her Catholic faith and her love of family. She was a 50 year member of Catholic Daughters of America, past President of the American Legion Auxiliary, a foster grandparent at Gonzales Primary, a member of St. Theresa Parish council and a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy. Willa Mae is survived by her second husband, Charles Bishop, her ten children and their spouses: Jackie Martinez (Darnell), John Aldridge (Donna), Mack Aldridge, Randall Aldridge (Mindy), Kathy Palmer (Archie), Thomas "Bama" Aldridge, Michael Aldridge, Gregory Aldridge (Eadie), Jeffrey Aldridge (Jaimee), Mary Bourgeois (Brent), brother-in-law Perry Aldridge, sister-in-law Emily Aldridge and sister-in-law Carolyn Mire, 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Calcote Overton Aldridge, Jr, parents, John Cledament and Charlotte Richard Mire, siblings, Hilda Bourgeois, Burnise Major, Verdie Daigle Duplessis, Pershing Mire, Adam Mire, Richard Mire, who was killed in action during World War Il, and three siblings that died at a young age: Flavia Mire, Mildred Mire and John Mire.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 18, at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales with visitation from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. and mass at 11:00 conducted by Father Eric Gyan. Burial in Cornerview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Ken Aldridge, Jason Aldridge, Ryan Aldridge, Brad Berthelot, Adam Aldridge, Andy Aldridge and Richard Aldridge. In lieu of flowers, the family Asks that you please make a donation to Bama's Feed the Needy 7245 Hwy. 44, Gonzales, LA 70737 or to a charity Of your choice. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.OursoFH.com Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of the arrangements.