Valerie Grass Decoteau passed away peacefully and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 14, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Edward Decoteau for 57 years. Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred F. Grass, Sr. and Alice Saucier Grass, and her brother, Alfred F. Grass, Jr. (Anna Iola).
Valerie was the loving mother of Deborah D. Foti, Diane D. Villemarette (Glenn), and Henry G. Decoteau. Proud grandmother of Lauren Foti Wyler (Louis), Clay Villemarette (Amanda), and Shelley Villemarette. Great grandmother of Marshall and Brianna Wyler, Paisley and Pryce O’Shaughnessy, and Nolan Villemarette.
Valerie was deeply loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Valerie was a member of First Baptist New Orleans, and her desire was that those she loved would know Jesus personally.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service celebrating her life on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service in Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist New Orleans, 5290 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124.
The family invites you to express your fond thoughts and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.
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