Faye L. Delatte

Faye LeBlanc Delatte, a native and life-long resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the age of 76. Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Ya Ya Sisters and also a member of the Tuesday Sewing Group. She worked as a secretary at LSU Extension Service and retired from Turner Industry. Faye is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Gary Delatte; daughters, Debbie Waggenspack and husband, Lenny, Tammy Sides and husband, Mark, Misty Whittington and husband, Allen; sons, Don Delatte and wife, Helen, Steve Delatte and wife, Missy; sister, Cecilia Wright; grandchildren, Ryan and Cory Sides, Grant and Garrett Waggenspack, Jacob, Kristen, Nicholas and Brett Delatte, Jodi Burgett, Rafe Delatte, Adam, Jonathan, Shelby, Emma Whittington; great grandchildren, Michael and Amelia Waggenspack, Preston, Abrie, and Kaley Sides, Keegan Delatte, Grace Farve and 2 more on the way. Faye is preceded in death by her parents Ola and Adam LeBlanc; son, Gary Delatte, Jr.; sisters Marie Bercegeay and Elsie Gregoire. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a rosary being said at 7:00 pm. Visitation will resume on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am celebrated by Fr. Eric Gyan. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory in Gonzales. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Faye’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (https://shop.stjude.org/GiftCatalog/donation). The family would like to give a very special thanks to Dr. John Fraiche as well as the doctors and staff of New Century Hospice for their continued care and support. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com . Ourso Funeral home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.