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Elsie Rita Ourso Harp

FUNERAL HOME

Ourso Funeral Home - Donaldsonville

134 Houmas Street

Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Elsie Harp Obituary

A native and resident of Donaldsonville, Elsie Rita Ourso Harp died on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at her home. She was 83. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Monday from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville at 10 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Phil Spano, celebrant. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Donna and E.J. Hahn and Bennel Harp, all of Donaldsonville; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Sidney II and Brenda Harp, of Thibodaux, Wayne Richardson-Harp, of Atlanta, and Bennett Harp Jr., of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by five grandchildren and their spouses, Lydia Hahn, Eddie and Candi Hahn, Courtney and Gerald "Gee" Cassard Jr., Amy and Paul LaGraize, and Brooke and Charleston Hebert; and eight great-grandchildren, Breanna and Darren Hahn, Camille and Elbie Hahn, Cruz Cassard, Thomas LaGraize and Adam and Noah Hebert. Preceded in death by her husband, Bennett Harp Sr.; parents, Sidney and Aimee Falcon Ourso; two brothers, E.J. and Falcon Ourso; and a great-grandchild, Lytecianna Hahn. The family would like to thank her caregivers who took compassionate and wonderful care of her the last 2‰ years, Gwen Calvaruso, Vergie Carter, Danna CIark, Yolanda Gray, Claretta Sharett, Tonga Clark, Rose Dorsey and Diversified Home Health, especially nurse Barry Jarreau and Margaret LeBlanc, CNA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Donaldsonville Area Association of Retarded Citizens, P.O. Box 624, Donaldsonville, LA 70346.

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Published by The Advocate from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Elsie Harp

18 Entries

Dolores Campesi

February 3, 2009

Bennel, Donna, Sweet, Wayne, & Ben

I apologize for not being there for your mother's services. I only found out about her passing yesterday. I know that she is in a better place now and she and Mr. Benny are together again. Your mother was a special lady who really loved and enjoyed life and her family. I have many wonderful memories of her. She will remain with us in our hearts forever. May God bless and give you strength during this difficult time.
Love, Dolores

Kathleen Perez

January 28, 2009

Dear Wayne and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have thought of Ms Elsie often over the last few years. After these cares and sorrows I wish you all the comfort and sweetness of peace.

January 27, 2009

Nell and the Harp Family,

Offering our deepest condolences during your difficult time. We will always remember Mrs. Elsie. We are here for you Nell.

Love,
Steve & Judy

Nina (Alonzo) Ford

January 26, 2009

Dear Donna, Sweet, Bennel, Wayne, and Ben,

I was saddened when I got the news from KK that your mom had passed away. My memory of Ms. Elsie is that she was full of joy and was fun to be around. I'm sorry that I was not able to attend the service, but all of you are in my prayers.

Rev. Mark A. Square

January 17, 2009

I remember Mrs. Harp when she came to Hammond to visit with Benny. She never failed to bring his shakers so he could nejoy her visit. Now that she has been promoted, I will also miss her chats with me.
Rev. Mark A. Square BA Chaplain of Hammond Developmental Center

Gerry (Doran) Henry

January 13, 2009

Donna and Family -

So sorry to hear about your Mom. She has gone on but will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.

Alicia and Scott Sternfels

January 13, 2009

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

Lloyd and Birdie Ardoin

January 12, 2009

My condolences to Sidney and Brenda Harp

Jeanne Anne LaRose

January 12, 2009

Boston...Charleston...New York.....collecting rocks...cans of Aqua Net....all good memories of the Cajun Hello Dolly. They're havin' a cut-up time in heaven now. Love you Miss Elsie.

The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

January 11, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Sonny & Peggy Denoux

January 11, 2009

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.

Margaret LeBlanc Dugas Diversified Home Health

January 11, 2009

To the entire Harp family...
Thank you for the priveledge of allowing me to be a part of Elsie's care. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.

Martha Thibodeaux

January 10, 2009

My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you .

Carol & Bill Goodwin Jr.

January 10, 2009

We were sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Michael & Kim Bourg

January 10, 2009

Donna, E.J., Sid, Bennel and family please except our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. May God Bless.

BARRY JARREAU

January 10, 2009

BENNEL,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Virgie Allen Hernandez

January 10, 2009

Elsie,
My sister, Rosemary Allen Inness, spoke of you often.
I was very fond of my cousin, Bennett.

marti alberes

January 10, 2009

To the Harp Family: I am really sorry about Ms. Elsie. I had some good times with Ms. Elsie when i was in high School. Me and Lydia were good friends in High School and would to go to Ms. Harp house and we would go to LSU games with her. She was a fun Lady.

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