Gertrude

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Gertrude "Coo" Siears Crotty Duhe'

On February 28, 2022 our precious mother, Gertrude Siears Crotty Duhe' passed away peacefully at the age of 101.  Born in Lutcher, LA. Gertrude was the daughter of the late Frank George Siears and Stella Zimmer Siears Thompson.  Gertrude was preceded in death by siblings; Evelyn Siears; Frank Siears, Joseph Bell Thompson, Jr., and Ethel Siears Scharwath.  Being widowed at a young age by the death of her first husband Douglas L. Crotty, Sr. Gertrude married Harris J. Duhe' whoalso preceded her in death.

Gertrude was the proud mother of four children, Douglas L. Crotty, Jr., (Tammy); Duane C. Crotty, (Donna); Harriet D. Melancon, (Timmy) and Harris P. Duhe', (RoxAnne).  One of the greatest heartaches she suffered in her life was the death oftwo of her sons Douglas and Duane.

Gertrude is survived by one sister, Hilda Thompson Kilburn whom she loved dearly.  She took great pride in having been present when Hilda, "Butz", was born.  The bond these two sisters shared was like no other, being a constant in each other's lives.

Gertrude is survived by 2 of her children; Harriet & Harris as well as 8 grandchildren, Melissa C. Amato; Nathan Crotty; Bethany C. Kincheloe; Tim Melancon, Jr.; Douglas Crotty, III; Jeremy Hoover, Kristi Hoover, Megan Duhe' and preceded in death by 1 grandson Brandon Hoover.  She was the proud great-grandmother of 18 and the great-great-grandmother of 4.

Gertrude loved to read; crochet and sew.  She was an excellent cook and enjoyed traveling.  She had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother and was a very proud Catholic.  Even when she was no longer able to attend Mass, she faithfully watched her Sunday Mass on television.  A good game of scrabble and a daily dose of her "Facebook" news kept her entertained in her later years, that along with the laughs and smiles she shared for the past 10 years with the late Allie M. Bourgeois, her caregiver.

Our family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Modern Hospice for their support during this time.  You made the difficult less difficult, the pain a little less painful and the grief manageable.  For that and the respect shown to our mother we will forever be grateful.

… I know heaven is a beautiful place because they've got you!

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 176 Anthony F Monica St., Garyville, LA on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Interment in St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve, LA. Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home.  To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com