Mary Belle Gauthier Webre

FUNERAL HOME

Wilbert Service, Inc - Port Allen

440 S. Alexander

Port Allen, Louisiana

Mary Webre Obituary

Mary Belle died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at 87. She was born, reared and lived in Erwinville for most of her life with the past 5 years having lived in Greenwell Springs. Mary was a volunteer plane spotter before enlisting in the Women's Army Corps and serving as a medical technician in World War II. She was a member of the Woman Veterans of Louisiana. Mary Belle retired from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in 1984 and then again from the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office â€" Detective Division in 2004 at the age of 80. She is survived by a sister, Leona Devall; daughter, Monica and spouse, Mike Carmena; son, Claude Joseph "C.J." Webre Jr. and spouse Lois; daughter-in-law, Wanda Webre; grandchildren, Ron and Shawn Webre, Brad and Blaine Carmena, Mandi Webre Hopkins, Josh and Chance Webre; great-grandchildren, Cody Webre, Josh and Izzy Carmena, and Ryley and Reese Hopkins. Also survived by a special niece and nephew, Joyce McCoy Rathcke and Ellis Gauthier. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Edine and Francois "Frank" Gauthier; husband, Claude Joseph Webre Sr.; son, Ronald Joseph Webre Sr.; siblings, Gertrude McCoy, Hazel Pitre, Gladys Gauthier, Roland Gauthier, Clarence Gauthier, Mazie Gauthier and Ralph Gauthier. Visiting will be at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, Visiting continues at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Greg Daigle. Graveside service will follow at Chenal Cemetery with military honor guard by Woman Veterans of Louisiana. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Mary Belle was an amazing little lady and an inspiration to many who were blessed to know her. Mom taught us the importance of integrity, honesty and pride in all that we do. She was truly the best mom ever. Special thanks to the Women Veterans of Louisiana for giving our mother a purpose to live and an avenue to enjoy life these last 2 years. Thanks also to Hospice of Baton Rouge and Cathy Taylor, R.N. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Dream Day Foundation, P.O. Box 40247, Baton Rouge, LA 70735. Please share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.wilbertservices.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Dec. 24 to Dec. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Webre

5 Entries

Don, Sonya, Jake & Jayden Sherman

December 27, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

December 27, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Claudia BIlliot

December 25, 2011

Dear Ms. Mary,

Thanks for serving your country proudly.
I hope you know that you and all of our WWII veteran's ladies are inspiring to others.
You served during a time when women were not admired to be in the military.
But you served anyway and didn't care what others thought.
Because of that you paved the way for us, women.

I'm sad but I know you lived a good life. I would always remember when we were part of the Veterans' Mass at St. Alphonsus and you walk next to me carrying the flag. I'm glad you were able to do that. Also, your kind words you and your daughter wrote during Mother's day.

“You are a mother whether you have a child or not
For you are the mothers of our country.
You have fed us with courage and bravery.”

I shared that poem with some ladies deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan and they were touched.

I just want you to know you touched lives and that's why it's sad to say good bye. But I understand you served your time and it's now time for you to rest in peace.

Monica, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

We are going to miss you, Ms. Mary Belle Webre.

Shelia Denova

December 25, 2011

Monica and CJ
May you find comfort in God. Keeping y'all in my prayers

Kenny Deville

December 25, 2011

Please accept our condolences on the losss of your Mom. Our deepest sympathies are with you. We are out of town and unable to make the services, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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