Elia Coral Gabb “Cita” passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late George Joseph Gabb Sr. Loving mother of Glen Gabb (husband of Cindy) and George Gabb Jr. Proud grandmother of Ronnie Evans Jr., Matthew Evans, Elena Gabb Arrendando, Erica Gabb Blank, George James Gabb and Gregory Gabb. Great grandmother of Jacob, Isabella, Grace & Christian Evans, Colin, Claire, Camille & Chance Blank and Alex, Matthew & Marcel Evans and Faustina, Ciara, Teresa, Karol & Fulton Arrendando. She is also survived and fondly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Elia was preceded in death by her many siblings, her daughter Sonia G. Evans, her dear granddaughter Rachel Gabb and her beloved grandson Paul Evans.
Elia was born in Corozal Town, Belize and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish where she was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and cared deeply for others. She will always be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her family, her caring and loving spirit and spoiling the grandchildren. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by us all.
The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Chateau de Notre Dame for their sincere care and compassion.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, January 6th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Elia’s memory beginning at 1:00PM. She will be laid to eternal rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
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