Marlene Ann Blanchard

A gentle and loving mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and dear friend to many, Marlene Blanchard, 56, entered into eternal life at 11:08 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. The center of her universe was her three children and grandchildren. Marlene lived a life of true Christian faith and cared for others throughout the years as a home health nurse, certified nursing assistant and a nanny. She was the “second momma” at the center of her large, close-knit family and she shared her gifts of singing, music, and faith with everyone she knew. She especially enjoyed her time spent performing in the French dinner theater productions in Pierre Part with her cousins and friends. Marlene’s journey over the last several years was a true inspiration to everyone. She is survived by her mother, Wilma Blanchard; daughter and son-in-law, Cassi and Tommy Daigle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kyle and Crystal Blanchard, and Kolby and Aimee Winstead; one sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Steve Boudreaux; eight brothers, Neil, Warren and fiancé, Tebbie, Darrell and wife Debbie, Dane and wife Rhonda, Chris and wife Diane, Dale, Lyndon and wife Darla, and Tod and wife Robin; five grandchildren, Bella, Kye, Heaven, Lee, Lexie, and baby Samuel; nieces and nephews, Shawn, Derrick, Courtney, Lacey, Beau, Ryan, Elizabeth, Lindsay, Lauren, Hayden, Megan, Leigha, Dustin, Hannah, Tyler, Olivia, and Ben; and numerous great nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Harold Blanchard; three brothers, Kirby, Harold Jr., and Joseph Blanchard; and a niece, Candace Blanchard. Pallbearers were her brothers, Neil, Warren, Darrell, Dane, Chris, Dale, Lyndon, and Tod. Visitation was held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and resumed on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part. Mass of Christian Burial followed at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Entombment is in church mausoleum. Condolences can be made at www.oursofhpierrepart.com.

Family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Patrick Stagg, Ashley Alleman, Aileen Brassard and the entire staff of Dr. Stagg’s office. Also, sincere thanks to nurse Trig and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice and the Carpenter House for their gentle and compassionate care.