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Velma Arnold Obituary

Velma J. Arnold, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 9:15 p.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of New Roads, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visiting on Monday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, 1022 N. Burnside Ave., Gonzales, from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Jerry Martin. Entombment at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Mausoleum in Gonzales, LA. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Melvin Michel; two sons and daughters-in-law, Norman C. Jr. and Jan Arnold, and Leo J. and Kathleen Arnold; five grandchildren, Lyle Michel and wife, Stephanie, Steven Arnold and wife, Amy, Rick Michel and wife, Claire, Susan Chappelle and husband, Greyson, and Katie Gaudin and husband, Nate; and eleven great grandchildren, Emily and Erin Michel, Hope, Hannah, and Luke Arnold, Austin, Alissa, and Alden Michel, Grey and Lily Chappelle, and Rynn Gaudin. Preceded in death by her husband, Norman C. Arnold Sr.; parents, Marshall and Elise Jarreau; two sisters, Doris Miles and Annie Plasiance; three brothers, Lester and Louis "L J" Jarreau, and Evans Alleman. She was a member of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Please visit the online guestbook at www.ascensionfuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24, 2019.
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May the God of comfort be with your family during this trying time.

March 13, 2019

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February 25, 2019

Linda . I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. God bless each of you.

Rita Beauregard

February 24, 2019

Charles, Linda, Leo and all of your families, Chachie and I are sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of your mother.

February 24, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

FLOYD & CHERYL HEBERT

February 24, 2019

As you go through this difficult time may you allow God to comfort you through his word and Holy Spirit...2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

February 24, 2019

I'm sorry for your loss. May the true God of comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the broken-hearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2

Cj

February 24, 2019

Barney Jarreau

February 23, 2019

So sorry to hear of Cousin Velma's passing. I remember going visit when I was a young boy. They lived in Glenn Oaks.

Rex Charlet

February 23, 2019

My deepest condolences for your family's loss. May the God of all comfort bring you peace and hope during these difficult time.
Jeremiah 29:11

February 23, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family!

Danny/Jacy Zeringue

February 23, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May the power of prayer bring you comfort during this difficult time (1pet 5:6,7)

February 21, 2019

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