Louise Vallee Keller

She is survived by daughter Joyce Babin, sons Jim Keller and David Keller, all of Prairieville, daughters in law Suzanne Keller of Prairieville and Catherine Lavigne Loupe of Walker, sister Diana Taylor and brother Jim Nasir of Henderson, Nevada and brother Alvey Vallee, Denham Springs, grandchildren, Sheri Blackwell (James), Philip Keller, Ryan Keller (Victoria), Rebecca Dupuy (Adam), Erica Rouse (Kenny), Andrew Keller and Scott Keller, twelve great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

She is also survived by brother in laws Ron Keller and Dr Michael Keller (Lisa), sisters in law Gwen Daigrepont (Joe) and Diane Devillier (Billy) all of Texas.

She was preceded in death by parents Alvey Vallee and Daisy (Cook ) Vallee Nasir, son Dale Keller, and spouses James Craig and James "Jimmy" Keller.

Louise was a happy, intelligent and witty person who always said "people can be happy or sad, I chose to be happy", keeping the same attitude even through many years of illness. She loved cooking for the family gatherings that occurred at her home most every weekend. A great scrabble player, that really enjoyed helping other players find the best words. She liked all types of puzzles, card games with the kids, and recently got hooked on Words with Friends. She loved her small garden and flowers, and days at the camp on the river. She took in many different generations of family members to live with her over the years. And always kept a calendar of everyone's birthdays, anniversaries, and all other special days to make sure she could celebrate those special times with her friends and extended family. The last time she was able to leave home, was to attend the birthday of a great grandchild.

She was especially grateful for all the friends and family, near and far, that kept visiting and calling her when her body, but not her mind, slowed down. On her last days, she was happily surrounded by many of her loved ones to visit, reminisce, laugh, and on one beautiful occasion sing old hymns with her.

The family has much gratitude for the special efforts towards Mom from Kimberly Rowe, Diane Devillier, Ron Keller, Juanita Cook, Joevelyn Nadeau, Ronnie Wales, Ginger Green, Lorraine (Aunt Wainy) and Gerolyn Lambou, Sage Garrett, super neighbors Tommy and Carolyn Lacombe.

And especially from her best friend forever, Leila "Ms.Dee" Duplessis.Her great grandchildren are Tiffany Collums (Jason), Ricky (Natasha) Garcia, Alexis Keller, Jennifer Garcia, Kaylie Freeman,Chase Keller, Luke Rouse, Leah Rouse, Tripp Keller, Bentley Keller, Emma Keller, and Roman Dupuy. Her great great grandchildren are Jimmy, Michael, and Misha Collums. Candi "Keller" Cerral and Topsi Jackson became special daughters, who she loved greatlDr Michael Keller, was always there as family, and always there as a care giver with love.

She much appreciated the care of Dr Robert Elliot at the Mastology Center, for helping her maintain a high quality of life over some eight years of treatments.

Thank you Father Francis Miller, for your love, prayers, and spiritual support.

At her request, her body will be cremated and the remains buried by Jimmy Keller's grave in the Carpenter's Chapel Cemetery, in a graveside ceremony led by Reverend Dr Trey Harris at 10:30 on July 6. All visitors are invited to join the family in Carpenter's Chapel's fellowship hall immediately after the service. Ourso Funeral Home, Prairieville, is handling the arrangements.

Memory donations can be made to Brothers of St Francis of Assisi, PO Box 5103 Lafayette, LA 70502.