Carolyn Irma

Vedros Laurent

Carolyn Irma Vedros Laurent, 86 years old, was reunited with Raoul, her husband of 57 years, on Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Ponchatoula, LA. She was born the 10th of November 1936 in Gramercy, LA, resident of Destrehan, LA for 49 years, and presently a resident of Ponchatoula, LA.
Daughter of the late Philip J. Vedros and Solange Melancon.
Loving mother of Paul Laurent (the late Annette), Suzanne Grayson (Steve), and Raoul Laurent, III (Julie). Preceded in death by son, René Laurent and daughter-in-law Annette Giglio Laurent.
Lovingly called "Granny" by grandchildren: Virginia Pansano (Kenny), Scott Grayson, Dylan Grayson (Lindsay), Logan Laurent, Elise Laurent, and Cheyenne Laurent and great grandchildren Taylor and Kora Grayson.
Carolyn was the 9th of 13 children of Solange and Philip. Survived by Lorraine Oubre, Ralph Vedros, Mary Ellen Vedros, Eleanor Vincent, Jennie Vedros and George Vedros. Preceded in death by Beverly Lancaster, Wanda Jackson, Philip Vedros, Jr., Neylan Vedros, J. Barry Vedros, and Ina Clair Gunter.
Also survived by many cousins and friends. Godmother of Gayle Callahan and the late Philip Vedros, III.
Carolyn was a legal secretary for 20 years, was honored with the St. Louis Medal for dedicated service to St. Charles Borromeo in Destrehan, charter life member of American Legion Aux. #366, member of Auxiliary 8/40, member of St. Charles Council on Aging, panel judge for Destrehan Sr projects, SCB Nifty Fifties, Vieux Carre Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, SCB CCD Ministry, St. Joseph Altar Society, KC Auxiliary, Eucharistic Minister at SCB and St. Joseph, Cub scouts, Girl Scouts, St. Vincent Society, and long time genealogist with German Acadian Genealogical Society.
All are invited to share with the family in celebrating her life. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Rd., Destrehan, LA from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by Mass at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, Destrehan, LA.
In lieu of flowers, masses preferred.
Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com