Shirley Simon

Shirley Mae Oubre Simon, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, Louisiana, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a devoted homemaker and avid cook, who enjoyed preparing Sunday dinners for her family. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011, at Our Lady Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Leo Simon; one daughter, Cheryl Simon; three grandchildren, Todd Falgoust, Mitzi F. (Peter) Oubre, and Kristi F. (Heath) Marse; and seven great-grandchildren, Kayla Falgoust, Rebecca Falgoust, Chase Ordoyne, Britney O. (Shawn) Shexnayder, Cody Oubre, Lexi Marse, and Karli Marse. She is also survived by one brother, Roland Oubre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Therance and Clothilde Rome Oubre; one son, Lonny Jean Simon; and one great-granddaughter, Mary Oubre. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Maria Oubre, Celie Chenier, Mildred O. Landry, Gladys O. Becnel, and Dolores O. Ockmond; and her brothers, Calvin, Lawrence, Hernest and Clamce Oubre.