Gertrude Brignac

Melancon

Gertrude Brignac Melancon passed away on Monday, July 29 ^th , 2019 at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 23 ^rd , 1923 to the late Paul and Virginia (LeBlanc) Brignac in Paulina, LA. She was the beloved wife of the late Mark Nelson Melancon. She was a graduate of Lutcher High School and a resident of Metairie, LA for 54 years.

Loving mother of Carolyn Melancon DiGiovanni (the late Dominic), Paul Melancon (Linda), Mary Ann Melancon (the late John Averett) and Gary Melancon. Loving Grandmother of Ginger Meehan Bordelon, Bobby Meehan (Kathy), Julia DiGiovanni (Christi), Laura Ceravolo (Artie), Mark Melancon, Amy Averett Wagner(Scott), Rock Averett, Christian Averett Sr., Sheri Melancon, Jaudon Durst Rogers (Sean), Charles Durst (Jessica) and Jacob Durst. Great-Grandmother of 20, Great-Great Grandmother of 2, and 1 Great-Great Grandchild on the way. Gertrude is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her sister Elta Brignac Hymel and her brother-in-law Hillard Hymel.

Gertrude was a member of St. Jude Society, St. Therese Society, John P. April DAV Auxiliary (Lifetime Member). She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church and National Shrine.

Visitation will be at St. Ann Church and National Shrine, 4940 Meadowdale St. in Metairie, LA 70006 (corner of Transcontinental and Meadowdale St.) on Tuesday, August 6 ^th 2019 at 10:30 AM with a Mass at 1:00 PM. Entombment at St. Joseph Mausoleum in Paulina, LA.

A special thank you to Notre Dame Hospice and to all of her care givers.

Rose Lynn Funeral Services is in charge of the funeral arrangements. If you would like to view or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com