Golda was born in Bogalusa, LA where she grew up until moving to New Orleans, LA with her mother, Rose Marie Casanova Copous. She graduated in 1959 from F.T Nicholls High School in New Orleans and was competitive in intramural sports.
Golda married her high school sweetheart, Noel H. Buras, Jr. on October 1, 1960. They celebrated 63 years of marriage in 2023.
She was a longtime resident of Chalmette, LA. After Hurricane Katrina, she and her husband finally settled in Pearl River, LA.
She is survived by her loving husband, Noel H. Buras, Jr. and her 2 children Noel H. Buras, III (Bessy) and Heidi Buras Palmeri (Bruce). She loved her 9 grandchildren: Jonathon Buras (Ali), Amy Palmeri James (Steven), Kaylie Buras, Thomas Palmeri (Courtney), Taylor Buras Rodriguez (J.J.), James Palmeri (Meagan), Juliane Buras, Eugene Molinary, and Casey Molinary (Raquel). She is also survived by 18 great grandchildren, #19 is due in September.
Golda retired from Lockheed Martin Aerospace in 1993 and was an active member of AARP 5408. She was strong in her faith, studied her bible daily. She taught vacation bible school for many years and taught pre-school at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in its early years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please send charitable donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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