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Gail Petrie Obituary

Gail M. Petrie went to her eternal life with the Lord on April 19, 2018. She was born in New Orleans, LA on September 5, 1939 to Louisa Elonora Cosse', wife of/and Laurence Petrie. She was the beloved mother to Brian Daly, Michelle Daly, Donnelle Lester, married to Andy Lester, and Angelle Nini; grandmother to Kandis Aucoin, married to Ben Aucoin, Keith Nini, Dannie Nini, and Ian Lester; and great-grandmother to Justin Lodriguss, Patience Pugh, Devon Lodriguss, Dylan Aucoin, Cameron Nini and Vance Laborde. She was a Buyer for Jefferson Parish for twenty-one years. Mom was the heart of our family and will be dearly missed. She had an ease for conversation with everyone she ever met, had a passion for ballroom dance, and delighted in spending time with her loved ones. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Old Metairie Protestant Church, 1301 Metairie Road, on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 26 to May 30, 2018.

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Ken Krey

May 20, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Earl & Suzanne Ruiz

May 31, 2018

Prayers and thoughts to the family. May her smile, laughter, spirit and zest for life remaining in your hearts.

Charlie Marilyn Shepard

May 31, 2018

My cousin, my friend. Glad you were a part of our life. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Charlie and Marilyn

Danielle Leija

May 31, 2018

She was a sweet lady who knew my family since I was a child. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family. May God give you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Kenneth Krey

May 30, 2018

I am so sorry to learn of her passing.
She was Dear dear friend.
Her laughter was ineffacious
She is in a better place now

Carol Gasper

May 30, 2018

Ms. Gail is truly missed. She was loved by many. I will never forget her or the kind and encouraging words she always gave. She always found the bright side of things. Prayers for her and the family whom she truly loved.

Christina Benfield

May 29, 2018

In honor of a dear friend and wonderful person. I will miss our conversations. Thank you so much for your friendship. It was a gift I valued and still do. May God bless you. I will miss you,

Your friend/co-worker - Christina

Pam Theriot

May 29, 2018

I am so sorry to hear this news. I worked with Gail for many years at the Gretna Courthouse. She was such a delightful person and she would light up the room when she would walk in with that big smile of hers. Prayers to family for your loss.
Pam Theriot

Diane Barrilleaux

May 28, 2018

Gail's smile was infectious and I was pleased to be her friend and
Co-worker. She will be surely missed by her family, her greatest joy
Prayers to her and her family.
Diane Barrilleaux

Barbara Hamilton

May 28, 2018

May God's grace and fond memories of Ms. Gail be with you always.

May 27, 2018

Remembering Gail from our days at Holy Angels. Condolences and prayers to the family.

Grace Leveque Urban, Class of 1958

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Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Old Metairie Protestant Church

1301 Metairie Road, LA

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