Gloria was born on February 11, 1938, in rural Iberia Parish to the late Leonce and Lillian Guidry Boudreaux. She was 88 years old at the time of her passing.
Gloria will be forever remembered for her nightly ritual of “locking down the house.” While she faithfully secured every door and window, she also locked down the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her unwavering love, care, and devotion left a lasting impression on her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and countless friends.
A dedicated and hardworking woman, Gloria began her professional career as a bank teller with New Iberia National Bank, where she faithfully served for 17 years. She later continued her career with the Iberia Parish School Board before concluding her successful working years with CLECO, where she served for seven years.
Gloria cherished spending time with family and friends and never missed an opportunity to visit and share in the lives of those she loved. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and creating lasting memories with those around her. Her warm smile, welcoming spirit, and genuine interest in others made her a treasured presence in every gathering.
Her faith was the foundation of her life. Gloria was a devout member of Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church, where she actively participated in the life of the parish. She was a faithful member of a rosary group that met every Tuesday and was also a dedicated member of both the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Altar Society.
Gloria's legacy of faith, love, service, and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing that she now rests peacefully in the presence of the Lord.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Gloria is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Harold J. Tauzin; her son Anthony “Tony” Tauzin (Julie); her daughter Joni Tauzin Duplantis (Keith); grandchildren, Jeremy Tauzin, Lance Tauzin (Cady), Adam Tauzin (Tori), Lindsey Duplantis, Heather D. Billiot (Randell) and Emily D. Ray (Dalton) and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Leonce “LJ” Boudreaux, Jr (Cathleen)
Along with her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her siblings; James Stevens, Aline Peltier, Eugene Boudreaux, Eula Mae LeBlanc and Eve Ann Fullen.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Gloria’s life will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church with Fr. Ed Degeyter and Msgr. Robert Romero officiating. Following the mass, Gloria will be laid to rest in the church mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with the Men’s Rosary Group leading the rosary at 6:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume Wednesday from 8:00 am until 10:30 am dismissal to church.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jeremy Tauzin, Lance Tauzin, Adam Tauzin, Austin Duplantis, Ashton Billiot, and Dalton Ray.
Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories and condolences with the Tauzin family by visiting Gloria’s memorial at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
