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Thekla Agnes Meyer Samrow

Thekla Samrow Obituary

Thekla Agnes Meyer Samrow, 80, was born on Nov. 30, 1929, and passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010. She was a native of New Orleans and resident of Gramercy. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Earl Samrow; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Jr. and Geraldine Samrow, George and Barbara Samrow, Gregory and Patricia "Puddin" Samrow; and daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Nolan Deroche Jr., and Marie and Bobby Fuselier. She is also survived by a sister, Vivian Meyer Spraul; as well as 13 grandchildren, Christopher Deroche and special friend, Christine Willson, Juanita and Webb McDonald, Matthew and Haley Deroche, Sarah Deroche, Brandon and Nikki Samrow, Brittany Samrow, Bentley and Jessica Samrow, Charles Samrow, Edward Samrow, Pamela and Chad Barrilleaux, Robbie and Heather Fuselier, Scott Fuselier, and Jaime and Sean O'Connell; and 12 great-grandchildren, Skye and Hunter Deroche, Emily, Andrew and Erica McDonald, Beau Deroche, Mallory and Brant Samrow, Colin Samrow, Rex Fuselier, Elizabeth Barrilleaux and Dakota Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isidore Jacob Meyer and Vivian DeShazo Meyer; brothers, Isidore Meyer and Irvin Meyer; and a sister, Virginia Meyer. Visitation will be at Rose Lynn Funeral Services, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, Thursday, May 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation will resume at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gramercy, on Friday, May 7, from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Entombment in St. Joseph Mausoleum. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Advocate on May 5, 2010.

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Chin, Merle, Lance, & Lane Laurent

May 7, 2010

To the Samrow family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time.

Agnes Hoffmann

May 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Agnes Meyer Hoffmann

Timmy & Harriet Melancon

May 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. May her rewards be many as she rest in the arm of Jesus.

LINDA W BARNEY- BRYER

May 5, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Drew Robichaux

May 5, 2010

Greg:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Drew Robichaux

Ginger, Charles & Macy Lambert

May 5, 2010

Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. Mrs. Samrow will be greatly missed. Macy always recalls the times she came over to pet our rabbits. Will miss waving to her in the front window. Take care and know we are always here.

Carol Lambert

May 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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