Mercedes "Petunia" Gaudin Nicaud's Obituary
Mercedes “Petunia” Gaudin Nicaud, 65 of Franklinton, LA passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to Francis Joseph Gaudin and Mercedes Sarah Gaudet Gaudin.
Petunia is survived by her daughter Amy Nicaud; three step-children Phyllis Nicaud Martin (Ernie), Philip O. Nicaud, Jr. (Kathy), Brian M. Nicaud (Leslie); eight step-grandchildren, Nicole Robinson and Marissa Mena, Mayla, Matthew, and Morgan Nicaud, Brian, Jr., Branson, Bryce and Bethany Nicaud; and her step-great-grandson Christian Robinson. She is also survived by her siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Petunia is preceded in death by her beloved husband Philip Otto Nicaud, Sr., her parents, and her brother.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Thursday beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Petunia be made to the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter, 31078 LA-36, Lacombe, LA 70445, https://www.sthumane.org/ .
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