Emma M

Schexnayder

Emma Marse Schexnayder, age 91, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family at 6:55 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020.  She is survived by her son Dale Nicholas Schexnayder (Gretchen); 6 grandchildren, Michael Schexnayder, Amy Schexnayder Oubre (Rob), Nicholas Schexnayder, Abigail Schexnayder Goggins (Josh), Maria Schexnayder and Therese Schexnayder; 2 step-grandchildren, Brandon Montz and Kristy Bergeron Bourgeois and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Oswald Joseph Schexnayder; son Ronald Schexnayder (Jennifer), parents, Arto Marse Sr. and Agnes Brock; brothers, Pershing, Arto, Jr. (Juanita), Jean (Rose Nattie) and Lester (Doris); sisters, Elvige Gravois(Leonard), Jeanne Folse (Reid), and Mary Humphries (Johnny).

A native of Wallace, LA and resident of Destrehan, LA for 63 years, she spent the last three years of her life at her son's home in Athens, AL after the passing of her husband, Oswald.  Emma was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother.  Her life was centered on her family and the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church community.  She valued her friends and family above all.  Those who knew her, loved her because she always loved first.  She will be always be remembered by her kindness, warm smile and strength of character.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan, LA on Monday, August 3, 2020 at noon.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of mass.  Interment will follow in the church Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Fund.