Doris will be lovingly remembered by her children Sharon (Mick), Sandra (Lou), Debbie (Matt), Ronnie Kay, Jeanne Nell (Ronnie), Philip (Belynda) and Marcy (Chad). Doris will also be fondly remembered by her sister Virginia (Don) and her 21 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Al LeBlanc, her daughter Marilyn Horne, and her two brothers Clarence Gillen and Francis Gillen.
Doris was born on July 4, 1924, in McCook, Nebraska to Marie Gillen and Frank Gillen. Doris spent her formative years in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in the class of 1943. After her marriage to Al on January 10, 1946, Doris moved to Louisiana where she raised her family and remained for the rest of her life.
When residing in Kenner, Louisiana, Doris was very active in the Parent Teacher Organization, Girl Scouts, and the Catholic Daughters of America. After moving to Norco, Louisiana, she was employed by the St. Charles Parish School system as a secretary and substitute teacher. Doris will always be remembered as an excellent cook. Her culinary skills made her a favorite home room mother because of the delicious cookies and treats she prepared for the children.
A Rosary will be said at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 401 Spruce St. Norco, LA, visitation will begin at Noon with Mass at 1 PM. Interment to follow at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, 13396 River Rd. Destrehan, LA.
Those who so desire may make donations in memory of Doris to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, or have masses offered in her name. Condolences may be expressed at www.HCAlexander.com.
