Lura Mae White

Lura Mae Smith White a resident of Gonzales, La passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 90. Lura Mae, also affectionately known as “Granny” by her family, was a long-time resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. She was a loving and dedicated wife to her husband, “Brother” White, of 51 years. Together, they raised three sons. Their life was blessed with a beautiful and bountiful family. Lura worked several years at the pants factory and Heroman’s nursery before opening her own florist shop. She had a strong love of music, dancing, hunting, fishing, and cooking for her family. Her grandchildren fondly remember her teaching them to jitterbug and play a mean game of Rummy. Lura was especially proud of fulfilling her musical dream of creating and recording her own albums on CDs. Lura leaves behind a legacy of love and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her three sons, Joseph “Louis” III (Karen Weeden White); Joe Paul (Lill Weeden White); Donnie Wayne (Lori Anderson White); Sister, Ruth Nell “Toni” Babin; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 3 great, great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Louis White Jr.; her grandson, Joseph Louis White IV; parents, Joseph Brady “Peter” Smith Sr. and Ethel LeBlanc Smith; brother, Joseph Brady Smith Jr.; and sister, Mary Jane Smith Brown. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all who cared for her at Gonzales Healthcare. And especially to Ms. Tina Owens, who gave wonderful, special care for Granny at home for many years. Visitation for Lura Mae will be held at Ourso Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PM and will resume on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church from 9:30 until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. She will be laid to rest at Hope Haven Cemetery, Prairieville, La. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the charity of your choice. Pallbearers will be Donnie White Jr., Jason White, Joshua White, Jared White, Evan Gonzales, and Chris Kuhn. “Do not let your hearts be troubled… I am going to prepare a place for you…” John 14:1-3.