Anita Vicknair

Abreo

Anita Vicknair Abreo passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born in Reserve, LA and a resident of Gramercy, LA.

Anita was born to Joseph and Justine Vicknair in Reserve, LA on November 22, 1940. She grew up in Reserve, LA and was a graduate of Leon Godchaux High School Class of 1958. She was then married to John Abreo on December 31, 1960. They had four children Terry, Joan, Wanda and John Jr, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Anita was very family oriented and spent every chance she had to spoil her grand and great grandchildren. During her free time, she volunteered at Saint Vincent DePaul, San Francisco Planation as a tour guide, as well as a teacher for CCD and many other volunteer activities. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and worked for the St. James Parish nursery for a time. She was also very active in the St Joseph's Choir and took every chance she could sing. She will be missed deeply by all.

Beloved wife of John Kenneth Abreo. Loving mother of Terry Abreo, Joan Abreo-Dunn (Mike), Wanda Abreo Schumacker (Craig) and the late John K. Abreo, Jr. Grandmother of Michael Calcagno, Jr., Tyler Teague (Chelsea), Jason Teague, Justin Abreo, Kayla Abreo (Troy), Ashlyn Abreo and Amber Mabeus and the late Jesse Abreo. Great grandmother of Michael Calcagno, III, William Calcagno, Victoria Abreo, Joseph Abreo, Isaiah Harvey, Elijah Harvey, Troy Harvey, Jr., Hayes Teague and Harper Teague. Daughter of the late Justine Brady Vicknair and Joseph Denis Vicknair. Sister of James C. Vicknair (Gerda), Susan Kinney (Jon), Nancy Duhe (Chester) and the late Joseph Denis Vicknair (the late Zelma), Joseph Melvin Vicknair (the late Nancy), Peggy Teen (the late Micky), Kitty Ducote (the late Ray), John Drew Vicknair (Brenda), Carl Vicknair, Sr. (Merry Gay), Norman Vicknair and Love Joy Catoir (the late Gerald). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2130 Rectory St., Paulina on Friday, July 19, 2024. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina, LA.

Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com