Doris Ann Braud Becnel peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her six children, on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by Ellery James Becnel, Sr., whom she was married to for 42 years (1960-2002). Together, Ellery and Doris had six children: Ellery James “Bud” Becnel Jr (Chris), David Joseph Becnel (Debbie), Thomas “Tommy” Paul Becnel (Marie), George Michael Becnel (Denise), Aimee Becnel Burruss (Stuart) and Anne Becnel Schexnaydre (Ron).
She is survived by 16 grandchildren; Matthew, Benjamin(Kaitlyn), Karoline, Kayla (Drew), Chelsea (Gavin), Gabrielle (Blake), Zachary, Holden, Faith, AJ (Michelle), Johnna, Alexis (Colin), Caleb, Connor, Joshua and Jacob and two great grandchildren; Andrew and Emmett, and her brother James “Tinney” Breaux. She is preceded in death by her mother Elaine Braud and her father Sidney Braud, her sisters; Ruth Mary Braud and Julia Rezach, and brothers; Kermit Breaux and Paul “Junior” Braud.
She is also survived by her daughters-in-law; Stephanie Becnel, Lisa Owens Becnel, Diana Becnel and Lauren Becnel and her special friend of 54 years, Rowena Schober and close neighbors; Kendra, Annie and Mickey.
Doris was a lifelong parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Through her dedicated service to the church, she was the recipient of The Order of St. Louis Medallion. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, spoiling her grandchildren, and tending to her beautiful flowers. She enjoyed a lifelong devotion to the most holy rosary and the blessed mother.
She will be remembered as a kind, generous and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Her warm smile, kind heart and sense of humor will be missed by many.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan, LA on Monday, February 17, 2020, beginning at 10:30AM with Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 1PM. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. To celebrate the life of Doris, Masses may be offered in her honor. To leave a lasting memory of Doris, please visit www.HCAlexander.com
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