Odella Tregre Arboneaux

Our beloved “Grannie”, died at her home on Monday, March 7, 2011 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Plaquemine on September 3, 1921, grew up in Port Allen, and moved to Baton Rouge after marrying in 1946. She was a talented seamstress, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Della, who was called “Bugs” by some of her nieces and nephews, had a wonderful sense of humor, the ability to accomplish anything that she set her mind to do, and a special love for horseback riding. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from noon until service at 2PM followed by interment at Greenoaks Memorial Park She is survived by three daughters, Jean A. Merchant, Ann and husband Doug Burgin, and Sue and husband Tom Dunn: son, Lloyd Jr and his wife Dyke Arboneaux; grandchildren, Cliff and Brenda Merchant, Emily and Matthew Medici, Jessica and Randy Dornier Jr, Mark Dunn, and Madalyn and Olivia Arboneaux; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh McDonald, Malachai Sanders, David and Gabrielle Medici, Julia and Luke Dornier. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Julia Himel Tregre; her husband Lloyd J. Arboneaux Sr; sisters Rosa LeJeune and Agnes DeLaune; brother Wilfred Tregre, and great grandson Rick Dornier. Special thanks to “her girls” Joan Poston, Trudy Siddle, Kathy Snyder, and Jennifer Miller for their loving companionship; Pauline Engolio RN for her care and support; Dr Patrick Gahan and his assistant, Terry Thomas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to either Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 or Children’s Craniofacial Association, 13140 Coit Road, Suite 517, Dallas, TX 75240