Marion Labeaud Larche Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marion Labeaud Larche was born on September 20, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was called home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was 87 years old. She was the loving daughter to the late Gilbert Labeaud, Sr. and Juanita Mansion Manuel. Marion was affectionately known as “Maw”, “Mawmaw”, and the name she was most proud of, “Mrs. Larche”. From the moment Louis R. Larche, Jr. met Marion at a house party on N. Roman St., and he never took his eyes off of her! They later married on November 27, 1954, celebrating 62 years of blessed matrimony at the time of his passing, April 13, 2017. Marion’s professional career included being a seamstress at Tulane & Haspel Sewing Factories; later as a cook at Mumphrey’s Restaurant; and her ultimate love of raising and nurturing children – too many to count on New Orleans and Lacombe over forty years! Her favorite pastime included participating in Friday night card games, that also paired within social clubs with family and friends. Marion grew up truly vested in her faith as a devout Catholic. She taught us all how to love family! She hosted the best parties you could imagine on Florida Avenue and continued the tradition that continued in their home in Lacombe, LA. A great Wife, Mother, Sibling, Friend, opening her doors to allow her father-in-law and brother-in-law to live with them nearly twenty years. Her heart was so big, you never needed an invitation to visit – the doors were always open and so were her pots on the stove!!! All of her cooking was from scratch – cowan, crawfish bisque, gumbo, dinner rolls and her specialty huck-a-bucks! Her radiant smile! Her joyful voice – and always an open door as she continued to meet no strangers! We Love You, Maw – you left a mark in all our lives! Marion leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Louis R. Larche, III (Cynthia), Gilbert I. Larche, Sr. (Faye); two daughters, Shelley Larche Taylor (Bert) and Wanda Larche Hartley; nine Grandchildren – Trenique Clavo Faciane (Fred), Melvin Clavo, Jr. (Danesha), Marvin Clavo (Tasha), Tysie Taylor Johnson, Joshua L. Larche, Warner A. Larche, Kimberly N. Hartley (Jasime), Angela M. Taylor, and Edward J. Hartley, Jr.; 13 Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Louis R. Larch, Jr. and her Grandson, Gilbert I. Larche, Jr. Marion had seven siblings – Gilbert Labeaud, Jr., Edgar Labeaud, Louise Coste, Mildred Manuel, and Sydney Manuel, preceding her in death. Siblings left to mourn her are Clarence Labeaud (Grace) and Joycelyn Manuel. Marion also leaves to mourn, Brothers-in-law, Anthony Larche (Bobette) & Alvin Ancar, Sr. (Fairfield, CA), and Sisters-in-Law, Linda Manuel, Vivian Larche Perkins and Phyllis Larche Mercadel. Marion was the Godmother of Hymes Perkins, Sr. and Demetric M. Mercadel. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 28088 Main Street, Lacombe, LA on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am; Rosary will begin at 10:15 am. Reverend Thomas Kilasara, Celebrant. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family.