Wilma Rae Bourque Landry

Wilma Rae
Bourque Landry

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Wilma Rae Bourque Landry at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Milton. Wilma entered eternal rest, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on, Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the age of 90.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will continue Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 8 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Martin & Castille’s SOUTHSIDE Location.
Entombment will be held in St. Joseph Mausoleum.
Reverend William Schambough, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will serve as Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and Reverend Louis J. Richard, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, will Con-Celebrate the Mass and Lay Minister will be Sister Carmelita Latiolais.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Khaki Toups and husband Robby of Canton, TX, Lisa Broussard and husband Toby of Milton, and Rachelle Rue of Bastrop, TX; her son, Robert D. Landry and wife Dawn of Monroe. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Leah Toups of Canton, TX; Lindsey Sarangoulis (Chris) of Catonsville, MD; Mark Toups of Austin, TX; Miles Rue, Franklin, TX; Kelsey Rue, Bastrop, TX; Mason Broussard (Emily), Youngsville; Griffin Broussard, Greenville, SC; Cole Landry and Jackson Landry, Baton Rouge and five great grandchildren William Robley, Catherine Rae and Anna Grace Sarangoulis, Landry Faye Marie White, Camille Louise Broussard, Cheznee Jean Rue, her bonus great-grandchild, Conlee Kay Evans and special family friend Willie Mae Walker; Sisters-in-law Frances Landry, Audrey Carroll (Johnny), and Elaine Larcade-Bourque; brother-in-law, Larry Landry and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rae was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Robert Herman “Tully” Landry; her parents, Regina Girouard Bourque and Llewellyn L. Bourque, her only brother Russell L. Bourque, her father in-law and mother in-law, J.V. Landry, Sr. and Edia Prejean Landry; in-laws, Lula Guilbeau, Dot Collins (Tommy), Mary Lou (Buttercup), J.V. “Umbe” Landry (Luby), Aston Ray “Naunchie” Landry (Myrtis). Three nephews Michael Landry, Glen Guilbeau, and Keith Collins, and two nieces, Mary “Cookie” Sanner, and Alyssa Boudreaux.
Wilma Rae, a native of Milton, graduated from Milton High School and earned a degree from SLI in Home Economics. She began her career as a Home Ec Teacher at Church Point High School, taught at Youngsville High School, Milton High School and completed her teaching career at Ovey Comeaux High School.
She had a passion for preparation and presentation of foods which led to her catering business of twenty-five years. Also, she was passionate about collectables, home décor, antiques and flower gardening. She enjoyed a challenging crossword puzzle, a competitive game of Scrabble and craft projects for family and friends.
She was a member of Le Papilion Theresians; St. Joseph Ladies’ Altar Society; Acadiana Women; and enjoyed monthly luncheons with Comeaux High School Retired Teachers.
Wilma was a devout Catholic and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She cherished her faith, always beginning her day by attending Daily Mass in Milton or watching a live stream on her laptop and in constant prayer for her family.
Wilma, affectionately known as “Mom”, “MaMa”, “Nan Rae”, “Aunt Rae”, “Mrs. Landry”, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She fulfilled her assignment from God by setting an example for her family through her wisdom, prayers and her actions.
Upholding the honor of pallbearers will be Mark Toups, Miles Rue, Mason Broussard, Griffin Broussard, Cole Landry, Jackson Landry, SGM Christopher Sarangoulis, and Dr. Mitchell Bourque. Honorary Pallbearers will be Toby Broussard, Robby Toups, and Scott Bourque.
Liturgical readings by Leah Toups, Lindsey Sarangoulis, and Kelsey Rue. Musical Selections for the service will be sung by Karen Broussard,”J’irai la Voir un Jour”, “Ave Maria”, “Pie Jesu” and “Amazing Grace”. Giftbearers will be her great-grandchildren, Will, Cate, Anna, Camille, Landry, Cheznee and Conlee.
The family wishes to extend gratitude to Donna Bodin, Lisa Chargois, Ann Perro and Willie Mae Walker for their compassionate care given to our mother in her time of need. Also, a very special thanks to family and close friends, Claudette Cason, Camille Claiborne, Edith Guidroz, Sister Carm Latiolais, Christine and Mike Shauberger and Mom’s Theresian Sisters.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Wilma Rae Landry’s name to Hospice of Acadiana, https://hospiceacadiana.com or St. Joseph Catholic Church, Milton, LA.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.
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