Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years Charles Ehrhard and her former husband of 18 years Sam Volpe; her parents Ida Prevost Sigur and Sydney Sigur; her daughter Sybil Ehrhard; her sister Ethel Sigur Lamarque; her brothers Lionel, Fred and Jimmy Sigur, and her grandchildren Joshua Francis and Christopher McManus.
Elaine is survived by her loving daughters, Janice Francis and Charlene Aucoin (Jim); her grandchildren Stan Francis, Greg Francis, Tanya Vidal, Ryan Vidal and Carey Vidal Lauret (Dean); and her great grandchildren Chloe Francis, Aubrey Vidal, Maya Francis, Austin Vidal, Christopher Randles, Elijah Francis, Cody Lauret, Isabella Randles, Emma Lauret, Arden Vidal, Grayson Vidal, Kinsey Francis and Charlee Vidal.
Elaine was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 11, 1922, and was a long time resident of St. Bernard Parish. She was a retired Real Estate Agent and was a parishioner of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. She was defined by her strength of character and will, and served as a role model for her entire family as well as those who held close friendship. She last resided at Inspired Living (Senior Living), whose staff she appreciated greatly and where she was treasured by many.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, La. on Saturday February 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Mass will begin at 12:00 p.m. and a reception from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. will be held at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to LSU Health Foundation: https://give.lsuhealthfoundation.org/givenow
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