Ann Gogreve Elks

Born on March 28, 1955 in Baton Rouge, LA, Ann was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, and grandmother. Growing up she attended Mount Carmel Academy and later Southeastern, and she was competitive in volleyball, basketball, swimming, diving, and as a classically trained ballerina.

Ann was always the life of the party and made everyone around her feel safe and welcomed. She lovingly raised her two girls and outperformed her sales colleagues all while wearing 6-inch heels with red lipstick & glossy red nails.

After looking for love for so many years, she finally found her soul-mate Bryant who she lived life to the fullest within 21 wonderful years of marriage. Bry and Ann enjoyed being on the water in their boat, feeling the wind on their faces on their motorcycle, traveling, and worshipping their Creator at Metairie Ridge Presbyterian, and later at Lakeview Christian Center.

Even after multiple health setbacks including a debilitating stroke, she would not be stopped from caring for others and building community wherever she found herself. While living in Memphis & Houston, Omi’s heart was lit up by her grandchildren, her dog Roux, and her love of Saints Football. She stayed active until close to the end of life, continuing her love of swimming, engaging with neighbors at Brookdale Champion Sr. Living playing bingo, singing in the choir, as well as competitive matches of Acey Deucey with all who would accept her challenge.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bryant Elks II; parents, Charles A. Gogreve Jr. and Jewell St. Amant Gogreve; and brother, Donald J. Gogreve.

She is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Jamey) and Lauren (David); step-son, Charlie Elks III (Letitia); her sisters and brothers, Barbara Mccurdy (Annette), Charles A. Gogreve III, Bart M. Gogreve (Joan), Jay R. Gogreve (Sharon), Jack E. Gogreve (Giovanna); Grandchildren, Casey, Julianne, and John Mark Lee, Amelia, Hannah, Katelyn, and Audrey Widener, Lizzy and Bryant Elks IV. She is also survived by 9 nieces and nephews, a great nephew and 2 great nieces.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 14th at Lakeview Christian Center. Visitation will begin at 12:00 until the service at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Arc - Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. https://donate.thearc.org/give/244434/#!/donation/checkout