Audrey Ann Fossier Wedig's Obituary
Audrey Ann Fossier Wedig died peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at her home in Madisonville, Louisiana. Audrey was born in New Orleans on January 7, 1936 to Peter J. Fossier, Sr, and Edna Jourdan Fossier. She is survived by her loving children Bobby (Chris), Danny, Keith (Carol), Rick (Cindy) and Tricia (Ronnie) and her 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She will be dearly missed all of her of nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong wonderful friends.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Edna Fossier, her husband, Robert R. Wedig, Sr, her siblings Peter Fossier Jr, Edna (Teta) Connelly, Claire Giarrusso, Leonard Fossier Sr, and Judith Bono. Also preceeded in death by her companion Charles Hammer.
A native New Orleanian and a resident of Madisonville for 34 years, Audrey spent much of her time at Carrollton Playground watching her children play sports, her husband coach, and volunteering at the concession stand. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a beloved member of the hospitality community where she began her career in accounting services at the Fontainebleau Hotel and eventually retired from the Inn on Bourbon. Her unwavering dedication, passion for her work and mentorship earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues. Her legacy lives on through those she mentored.
Throughout all of her life, Audrey loved the water. It was her happy place, whether she was at the camp on Lake Pontchartrain, cruising on the Tchefuncte River, spending time at the beach, or just sitting on the deck by her pool.
Audrey was a gentle and kind woman who cherished her large extended family dearly. There was always room for more at her table. All who knew her will miss her calm, loving voice and her generous heart.
The Wedig family would like to express their deepest gratitude and thanks to St. Tammany Hospice, especially Kim Pomes, RN and Tawani Morris for their tender loving care of Audrey and her family at the end of her life's journey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 306 St. Mary Street, Madisonville, LA on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 12:00 noon with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until Mass time. Interment immediately following at Dendinger Cemetery, Madisonville.
Mass intentions in loving memory of Audrey are greatly appreciated.
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