Elise Gwin Friley

Elise died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Wellington Place in Athens, Tenn., at age 86. She was a native of Kosciusko, Miss., but lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. She was a devoted employee of Ourso&Co. of Baton Rouge for 45 years and was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. Elise was a gentle, lovely lady and her kindness and care of her friends and family will always be remembered. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. at Greenoaks Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Harriett Cale of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her sisters, Lucille Gwin, of Monsey, N.Y., and Evelyn Gwin Martin, of Baton Rouge; sister-in-law, Bonnie Gwin, of Baton Rouge; nieces, Ann Morris, of Athens, Cathy Gaur, of Monsey, Linda Gaugh, Becky Fontenot and Robin Hatcher, all of Baton Rouge, and Susan Legion of Hattiesburg, Miss.; nephews, Douglas Aucoin, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and David Chapman, of Baton Rouge; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Friley; parents, Robert Van and Carrie Ballard Gwin; sister, Mary Catherine Aucoin; and brother, Robert Gwin.