Gail T. Allemand

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gail Patricia Thomas Allemand, a devoted mother of four. She departed on Thursday, July 11, 2024 surrounded by her children. She was the heart and soul of her family, providing unwavering love and support throughout her life.

Born May 22, 1941 in New Orleans, Gail was raised in the Irish Channel and later a resident of Kenner, LA for more than 40 years. Gail lived a life marked by steadfast independence and a fierce spirit, but she dedicated her life to caring for her family. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Joseph Allemand, Sr. Mother of Sherri Ann Rolf (Scott), Robert “Mike” Rolf, Sr. (Lori), Elizabeth Allemand Velasquez (Anthony) and the late Melissa Rolf Mangipano (the late Robert).

Daughter of the late Robert Cornelius Thomas and Florence Loyd Thomas. Sister of Robert Michael Thomas (Andrea), the late Elizabeth Thomas Rohrbacker (the late Huey), and John Patrick Thomas (the late Anna). Also survived by her pride and joy, 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Her independence was not just about taking care of herself; it was about empowering others as well. After more than 40 years of helping the city’s most vulnerable find meaningful and permanent employment, Gail retired from Human Resources as an Executive Vice-President.

A celebration of Gail’s life will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie, LA on Saturday, July 20, 2024 beginning at 11:00am with a Memorial Mass to follow at 1:00pm in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. Heart disease is the No.1 killer of women in America. Give women the power to save their lives at GoRedforWomen.org. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.

Forever in our hearts, Gail will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.