Obituary of Martha Richard LaFleur
Elton- Martha Richard LaFleur of Elton left this world to be with her Lord early on the morning of Thursday October 17, 2019 after a brief stay at Jennings American Legion Hospital. She was most recently a resident of Camelot Brookside Nursing Facility in Jennings.
She is survived by her sister Elaine Morgan of Lake Charles; her sister Doris and her husband Irving Thibodeaux of Morse; and her brother Jimmy Richard and his wife Mona Richard of Jennings.
She is also survived by her children: Robert LaFleur and wife Deborah of Carencro; Jane Milstead and husband William "Bill" Milstead of Westlake; Mary LaFleur Gustin and husband Philippe Gustin of Lafayette; Ray LaFleur and wife Terry of Jennings; Michael LaFleur of Elton; Shirley LaFleur and husband Owen of Elton; 18 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Edward Lee LaFleur of Elton; her son Henry LaFleur of Elton; and her daughter Theresa Labowe of Berwick her parents Melton Richard and Viviana Trahan Richard of the Lionpoint area; her sister Shirley Ann Richard of Lionpoint; her brother Rodney Richard of Paterson her brother Joseph Richard of Lake Charles.
Martha worked for 30+ years at M&M Grocery in Elton along with raising eight children. She was a woman of many proud titles; Momma...Maw Maw...Aunt Martha, Maw Maw Martha, "Big" Maw Maw (to her great grandchildren),
Ms. Martha has left us with softer hearts and a kinder spirit and wonderful memories from having known her.
Born on March 10th 1927, Martha was a shining example of the kind of person who overcame many tragedies and hardships in both her youth and in her adult life and remained a loving, caring and empathetic person to all she met. Although tiny in stature, her spirit had an infinite amount of courage, strength and kindness. We shared her with the world and she made it a better place for many. She gave hugs, smiles and laughter to all without restraint. Those pale lovely blue eyes could see into the soul and she would lovingly wrap you in a smile and a hug... just because that's who she was.
To all who met her, knew her and loved her... we thank you for loving her back.
We thank you for sharing in our grief and ask you to keep up her work in loving and caring about others.
We are forever blessed to have known and loved her and will miss her until we meet again.
Funeral Services have been entrusted to Reed Funeral Home, visitation will be Saturday October 19, 2019 at Reed Funeral Home in Kinder, LA from 9:00 AM until time of service, with a Rosary at 9:30 AM lead by Deacon Mike Guillory. Funeral Services for Ms. Martha will be at Reed Funeral Home Saturday October, 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM, Deacon Mike Guillory will officiate. Burial follow by burial in Sonnier Cemetery.
