Wilma L. Weeden

Wilma Landaiche Weeden was born on May 28, 1931 in St. Gabriel, Louisiana and passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 91 at her home after a brief illness. Wilma, also affectionately known as “Puts”, was a resident of Darrow, Louisiana. Wilma’s character was built on her strong Christian faith and love of God. She was a gracious woman of beauty, love, joy, kindness, tenderness, fortitude, and resilience. She was a dedicated helpmate to her husband, Jasper, of 54 years and together they raised six children. In Jasper, Wilma found her soul mate and their life was blessed bountifully. Before marrying Jasper and becoming a full time homemaker, she worked for the State Dept. of Louisiana in a clerical position. Her many talents included sewing, artistic design and painting. She was a compassionate caregiver in the past to those in need, especially her parents and neighbors who preceded her in death. Wilma’s home and front porch was a place of many gatherings which included her family, friends, neighbors and her beloved sister and brothers. Wilma leaves behind a legacy of love and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son and five daughters: Windell (Steve) Weeden; Karen (Louis) White III; Donna (Rich) Dotson; Lillia (Joe) White; Bridgette (Steve) Hawks; Tammy (Brian) Adams; sister Carole (Rick) Cooke; brothers P.T. (Molly) Landaiche, Jr. and Thomas L. Landaiche; 23 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Lee Weeden; infant daughter, Mary; grandson, Joseph Louis White, IV; parents P.T. Sr. and Lillia Noel Landaiche; brothers Kenneth “Chick” Landaiche Sr. and Francis Noel Landaiche; sisters Bettie Roy and Constance and Elaine Landaiche. Special thanks to all her dedicated children and sitters who were instrumental in keeping Wilma in her home and fulfilling a personal wish of her husband.

Visitation for Wilma will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Friday and Saturday visitations will be at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, Louisiana. A mass of Christian burial will follow the Saturday visitation at 11:00 AM at St. Anne Catholic Church, 7356 Main St., Sorrento, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.

Do not let your hearts be troubled… I am going there to prepare a place for you…” John 14:1-3