Emma Lou Delaune

A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Emma Lou Delaune passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the age of 74 years old. Emma Lou was an owner of Delaune’s Do-It Center and a beloved member of the St. Amant, LA, community. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila D. Wilson (Barry), Melanie D. Nethken (Steven), and Sheryl D. Canter (Troy); son, Denny Delaune (Kami); sisters, Arlene Lambert (Roger) and Margie Campbell; brother, Jimmy Hohensee (Shirley); sister-in-law, Sheron Babin (George); brothers-in-law, James Garon and Morgan Dugas; 10 grandchildren, Beau Wilson (Lindsey), Addie Wilson, Kaid Delaune (Aissalynn), Dane Delaune (Hailey), Drue Delaune, Kass Delaune, Jordyn Manuel (Zachory), Camryn Nethken, Taylor Teer (Branson), and Peyton Canter; 6 great grandchildren, Arabella Crawford, Auron Delaune, Kyren Delaune, Joleigh Manuel, Brantley Teer, and Tristen “Behr” Teer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shelly Delaune; parents, Herman and Allie Hebert Hohensee; siblings, Herman Hohensee, John Hohensee, Carolyn Garon, Janice Elkins, and Allie Dugas; and father- and mother-in-law, Hubert and Helen Delaune. Visitation will be held Friday, July 9, 2021, from 9:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Amant, LA. Burial to follow in Holy Rosary Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family would like to thank Fresenius Dialysis Center of Prairieville, LA, for the special care given to their mother over the past 17 years. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales, LA: 225-647-8608