Edith Hymel

Melancon

Edith Hymel Melancon, born on January 26, 1921, passed away at the age of 100 on May 30, 2021.  She was a native of Gramercy, Louisiana and a resident of Lutcher, Louisiana.  She enjoyed working in her yard with her flowers and doing crafts.  She also loved the music of Charley Pride and Elton John.  One of her favorite activities was visiting with family and friend.

She is survived by her children, Don Melancon (Irene) and Wendy Melancon; grandchildren, Michelle Melancon Lambert (Kevin).  Edith is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Reese and Ainsley Lambert.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Buck" Melancon; granddaughter, Christie Melancon; parents, Felicien and Marie LeBouef Hymel; siblings, Gertie Lasseigne, Willard Hymel, Russel Hymel and Clifford Hymel.

A visitation in Edith's honor will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher, LA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church located at 6484 LA-44 in Convent, LA.  Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery immediately after mass.

The family would like to thank her caregivers Brenda Davis and Lasette Bowser and the numerous special visitors that loved her.