GRAVOIS

Rosemary Becnel Gravois, age 90, was born on November 24, 1926 and passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2016. She was a native of Garyville, LA and a resident of Paulina, LA.

She is survived by her children: John (Gale), Marcelle (Roger) Blanchard, Mary (Michael) Roussel, Ozane (Darleen), Gerald (Mona), Vincent (Lydia), Clyde (Tania), Alan (Lynette), Patrick (Wanda), Edward (Patti), and Rose “Missy” Gravois, Mary Becnel, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, numerous great-grand-children and sister, Jeanne Gregoire.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, “O.J.” Gravois, Jr, grandmother, Hermina Falgoust, parents Edward and Corestile Stein Becnel, son Michael James Gravois, brothers Elmo and Floyd, sisters Mariette Becnel and Virgia Folse, and a great-grand daughter, Isabelle Sakovich and a nephew, Errol Becnel.

Momma will always be remembered as a kind, peaceful, and loving lady who enjoyed reading and who loved the simple life with family and friends.

Visitation in her honor was on Monday, December 19, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, LA from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family will accept offerings for a special intention held close to her heart.

ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA was in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.