Louella S. Smith

"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." Resident of French Settlement, she passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 at Ascension Oaks. Visiting at St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement on May 17, 2011 from 8:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, with Father Jason Palermo and Deacon Jimmy Little officiating. Burial to follow at French Settlement Community Cemetery. She was 86 years old. Survived by her daughter, Joan and husband Butch Porche, of French Settlement; six sisters, Flossie Fontenot and Shirley Fontenot, of Ville Platte, Sis Pilgrim and Barbara Reed, of Eunice, Pat Courville of Gonzales, and Jane Guttuso of New Jersey; three brothers, J.C. Soileau, of Bell Chase, Vernell Soileau, of Eunice, and Winston Soileau, of Mamou; grandson, Chad Porche; two great grandsons, Austin Porche and Ethan Porche. Preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Smith; parents, Charles and Lozy Soileau; and a brother, Sylvan Soileau. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Feliciana Home Health, especially Nurse Chuck Sheets; Special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice; Special thanks to Ascension Oaks, Hall 300; Special thanks to Father Jason Palermo; Extra special thanks to her loving sister, Pat Courville; and Special thanks to Vickie McCoy for faithfully giving her communion at home. Arrangements under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales. To offer condolences to the family please visit www.oursfh.com