Madeline Jeanette Blanchard DeHarde

Madeline Jeanette Blanchard DeHarde beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and former business owner passed away peacefully in her home surrounded in prayer by her family on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 94. Wife for 64 years of the late Victor Joseph DeHarde. Wonderful mother of Deborah Cooney (Michael, and the late Leon Paul Vial), Diane Robert (Neil) and the late Darlene Faul (Elton). She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard Blanchard and Edna Arabie; her granddaughter, Leslie Vial; her sister Anna B. Gleason (late Herman); her brothers Lawrence Blanchard (late Lela), Edward Blanchard (late Gloria) and Willie Blanchard (late Camille); one niece and two nephews. She is survived by her sister Olivia “Jeep” Cordes (late George); her grandchildren, Renee’ Hebert Harrington (Reggie), Victoria Lee Hebert, Ian Joseph Robert (Erin), Cortney Robert Eusea (Jeremy) Leon Francis Vial (Shannon), and Catherine Cooney Primeaux (Lance); Great- grandchildren Luke, Lane, Leah-Kate, and Ryan Harrington, Madeline Robert, Lee and Michael Vial and Tyler Frickey, and Logan and Sophia Primeaux. Madeline was a native of Belle Rose, Louisiana, moved to New Orleans in the late 1940’s, and was a resident of Luling for 64 years. Madeline was a former high school basketball player who remained active until she was in her 80’s. She worked several clerical jobs in New Orleans before she and her husband Vic moved to Luling to open and operate the Western Auto Store for the next 25 years. She later worked as a bookkeeper and was the “Avon Lady” for many years. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus 2409 Ladies Auxiliary. In retirement she and Vic were very active in the weekly Luling Home Rosary Group, Holy Family Ladies Altar Society, the Busy Bees, and the St. Charles Parish Triads. Affectionately known as “Mrs. Vic, Mom, Meem, Minnie or Madeline” she will be greatly missed as the matriarch of her family. She was a spiritual influence and inspiration to many. She was not afraid to express her unwavering belief in God as her rock and Savior and the loyalty she had for the country and values she loved. The family would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many people who cared for her and our father over the years. We especially want to thank those who cared for Mom including Notre Dame Hospice and its staff, her amazing caretakers who cared for her these last few months so compassionately, Misty Meyer, Mickey Champagne, Cortney Eusea, and Lauren Adams. We especially want to thank Mary “Smiley” Tastet for her loving care for her and our family through the final weeks. Her joy and humor brought a lightness during this difficult time. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Stephen Dardis, and concelebrated by Rev. Anthony Odiong at Holy Family Church in Luling on Thursday morning, March 12, 2020 at 11:00. Visitation will begin in church at 9:00. Interment to follow in St. Charles Cemetery. Westside Leitz-Eagan in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.