Elsie Legendre Chaisson Acosta

"Elsie Legendre Chaisson AcostaA native of Chackbay, LA, and longtime resident of Westwego, and then Marrero, Elsie passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 86.  She was a faithful servant to the Lord and a longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero having served in the Ladies Alter Society.  As a member of several organizations throughout her life including Nicholson Golden Ager's Wednesday Afternoon Prayer Group, and Westwego Civics, she served her community well.   Elsie was a pleasant soul who always had a smile on her face and was always willing to help others.  She was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother who is greatly loved and will be dearly missed. Elsie is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Acosta; children, Geralyn C. Johnson (husband Greg), Michael J. Chaisson, Martha J. Chaisson, Theresa C. Pierce (husband Danny), Dennis G. Chaisson (wife Kathy), and Morris P. Chaisson (wife Terri); siblings, Roy Legendre, Earl Legendre (wife Eva), and Edna L. Hicks (husband Gordon); 14 Grandchildren; and 19 Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Herbert J. Chaisson; parents, Clemcy Legendre, Sr. and Lorena Robinson Legendre; siblings, Audrey Legendre Vicknair, Morgan Legendre, and Clemcy Legendre, Jr.; and 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (4401 Seventh Street, Marrero, LA 70072) from 10:00 am until the Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm.  Entombment will follow at Restlawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum in Avondale, LA. Memorial Donations in Elsie's name may be made to St. Michaels Special School (1522 Chippewa St, New Orleans, LA 70130). The family would like to thank Elsie's caregivers Pat, Phylis, Debbie, and Life Source Hospice for their compassionate care.