Gladys Morris Crocker

Gladys Idaline Morris Crocker, age 85, was called to heaven as she passed peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2015 while surrounded by loved ones. She was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish prior to Hurricane Katrina and since relocated to Lacombe, Louisiana.

Born in Sprott, Alabama on April 18, 1930, Gladys married Allie Leroy Crocker on May 12, 1952. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage and made a great team. Gladys was a devoted housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was proud of her family, which included three children: Susan C. Lauga (married to Paul Lauga, Jr.), Steven L. Crocker (married to Cindy Elizabeth Fahey), and Shirley C. Hansford. She spoiled her four grandchildren: Paul Lauga, III, Samantha C. Stubbs (married to Adam Stubbs), Elaine Allie Lauga, and Joshua Michael Hansford (married to Chelsea Lanning Hansford). She is the great-grandmother of Gemma Rae Lanning, Jayden Nichole Hansford and Asher Leroy Stubbs. She is also survived and fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by us all.

Her family sends their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the compassionate caregivers of St. Joseph’s Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Gladys’ memory to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 19500 Helenbird Road, Covington, LA 70433.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service beginning at 11:00 am in the Chapel. Gladys will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.