Dora Vidrine DeKerlegand's Obituary
Dora Vidrine DeKerlegand passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana on June 12, 1932, to Rudolph Vidrine and Leah Marie Catoire Vidrine.
She is survived by her adoring children, Glenn Michael DeKerlegand (Darlene), Denise DeKerlegand Avocato (Paul) and Suzanne DeKerlegand Jenkins (Alton). She was the proud grandmother of David DeKerlegand (Shantaele), Katie DeKerlegand Cato (Stacey), Matthew Avocato, Christine Avocato Kent (Galen), Abbey Gaspard Fauntleroy (Josh) and Corey Jenkins (Bree); and great grandmother to Logan, Ember, Levi, LaineyLynn and Luke. Dora will be dearly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful lifelong friends.
Dora was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 56 years, Dewey Pierre DeKerlegand, and her siblings, Betty Pommier, Hilda Johnson, Viola Johnson, Elna Vidrine, Ellis Vidrine, and Doris Vidrine.
A native of Ville Platte, and proud resident of Forest Manor for over 6 years. Dora had a successful career for over 30 years as a Cosmetic Sales Associate at D. H. Holmes/Dillard's, in Metairie, Louisiana. Dora also was devoted to her adoring family.
Dora was loving, compassionate, and a very caring person to all. She enjoyed spending time outdoor gardening. However, her true passion was spending time with her loving family and friends. Dora was unique and irreplaceable, well respected and liked, and will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her spirit and tender nature will remain in the many memories of her cherished friends and family until they meet her again.
The DeKerlegand family expresses their deepest gratitude to the outstanding care provided by her Forest Manor Family and St. Catherine’s Hospice.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider, memorial contributions in memory of: Dora Vidrine DeKerlegand may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association. Donations may be either mailed to: Alzheimer’s Association, Louisiana Chapter,3445 North Causeway BLVD, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, or https://www.alz.org/louisiana
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington Louisiana on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM until service time. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, 2280 W 21st Avenue, Covington, LA.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home locally owned and operated, (985) 892-9222 has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
The DeKerlegand family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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