Velma Mims Robichaux's Obituary
Velma Mims Robichaux passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013.
Beloved wife of Reginald Raphael Robichaux, Sr. Mother of Rhonda R. Perea and Jimmy, Meleah R. Foreman and James, Reggie R. Robichaux, Jr. and Jeanne, Amy Robichaux and Greg P. Robichaux and Rhonda. Grandmother of Ryan, Tiffany, Jacy, Jessica, Gregg, Dara and Aubree. Great-grandmother of Zachary, Colton, Kassady and Annabelle. Sister of Millard M. Mims, Bertha M. Methe, and the late Paul D. Mims and Johnny R. Mims. Sister-in-law of F.J. Robichaux, Gloria R. Francis, and the late Lee L. Robichaux, Marie Mae R. Hummel, Ronald B. Robichaux and Winnie R. Bailey. Daughter of the late Horace A. and Viola S. Mims. Age 85 years.
A native of Black, AL, a former longtime resident of Kenner, LA and a resident of Isabel, LA for the past 17 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Visitation on Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Wednesday from 12:00 PM until service time. Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121-4106 (www.cancer.org/Involved).
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