She was preceded in death by her parents Jules Louis Rousseau and Effie Marie Leblanc; brothers Buddy Rousseau, Donald Rousseau; and grandson Tylor Paul Theriot.
She is survived by her husband James Buckles and his 6 children, her five sons: Wade Theriot, Tim Theriot, Danny Theriot, Teddy Theriot, and Rene Theriot, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Verda’s family would like to offer special thanks to the very warm and loving staff of the St. Joseph Hospice “Carpenter House”.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Greenoaks Funeral Home located at 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, La 70815. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2018 beginning at 12:00 PM with a visitation prior from 10:00 AM until service time at Greenoaks Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that all donations be made to the St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House or the Baton Rouge Cancer Center.