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Heidi Gilbreath Obituary
Heidi Christine Gilbreath (formerly Fabregas) passed away on April 21, 2024, in Albany, Louisiana, at the age of 45. She was born on August 11, 1978, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Heidi will be remembered as an excellent and proud mother. She was devoted to her three children, Keagan Patrick, Logan William, and Vivian Elizabeth. Heidi's love for her family extended to her granddaughter, Kamber Rae, and her beloved dog, Boomer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanne Luquette Fabregas, her paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Hoffman Fabregas and Clarence Fabregas, Sr., and her maternal grandparents, Dazy Landry Luquette and Jules Luquette.
Heidi was a graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. In her career, she worked in Social Services at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, as a Parenting Educator at Southeastern Louisiana University, and as a Wraparound Facilitator at Choices Coordinated Care Solutions.
Outside of her professional life, Heidi enjoyed diamond painting, dancing, listening to live music, and anything heart-shaped. She lived vivaciously, always planning special activities with her children, such as baking and decorating sugar cookies during Christmastime, taking pictures at every event, and family movie nights. Her warm hugs and bright presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Heidi Christine Gilbreath leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those she touched.
She is survived by her father, Clarence Fabregas (Sharon), former husband of 15 years Shawn Gilbreath (Shelly), three children, Keagan, Logan, and Vivian Gilbreath; granddaughter, Kamber Rae Gilbreath, sister, Dawne Faberge, stepsister Stacey Englade Swafford (Craig), stepbrother, Scott Englade (Jennifer), and dog, Boomer. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and coworkers.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when finalized.
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Karen Hill
May 9, 2024
I know this is so late. I apologize. Our prayers are with you all. Bobby and Karen Hill
Keshia
May 5, 2024
Heidi was a co-worker/friend of mine. I will miss her infectious laugh and warm smile. She was very caring and loving. My heart is with her family and friends for the rest of this heartbreak-my heartfelt condolences to all impacted by her loss.
Nichole Ann Richard (Luqette side)
May 4, 2024
Hedi was my sweet amazing cousin. Her Mother Jon Marie' and my mother Anita (Aunt Petie), where sisters. We use to have laughs about for 11 days; we were the same age. We were, "Leo, Sisters".
To Keegan, Logan an Vivi, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
LaQuetta Floyd
May 4, 2024
My condolences to family and friends of Heidi. We worked together at Choices. During our time as colleagues she always wore her beautiful smile.
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May 4, 2024
Heidi you will be missed beyond words!! I am still in shock that you have passed. You were one of the most brilliant , beautiful loving, understanding , empathetic, imaginative, strongest , souls I have ever come across! Always with a beautiful smile on your gorgeous face!! You always had such great insight , advice , understanding warming words that touch your soul. The heart that you shared and shown to all the people you have met and touched is boundless! You were the best mom, and best friend anyone could ask for. I have been sadden since the day I found out and am still in disbelief !!! I miss and love you so very much and wish you were still here with us all!! I love you so much beautiful friend!! You will always be in my heart!!!
Eileen Baril
May 3, 2024
Heidi started life as a preemie. While connected to many tubes, she showed determination to survive and thrive. Some of my best memories of times spent with Heidi were going out to lunch to eat pizza and searching for the perfect prom dress in a size zero. We loved watching scary movies together. She navigated the twists and turns in her life with grace, remaining positive and shining her light on all of those around her. Her Facebook posts were the best and demonstrated her achievement of being a loving mother, enjoying her children and having movie nights with them. She spent time also individually with each of them taking an interest in the things that each enjoyed. She also cultivated other rich friendships throughout her life, and it is no surprise that her career involved working with families. She will be missed by all who loved her. Fly high, sweet girl.
Love you,
Aunt Eileen
Ginger Castell
May 3, 2024
Heidi and I met in college and formed a friendship that lasted 20 years. Heidi loved big and you felt her love every time you were near her. Words can´t express how truly grateful I am for having her in my life and calling her my friend. I will be lost without you, my friend..and I will always carry your love with me and spread it to others.
Donna
May 1, 2024
When I think of Heidi, I will always remember the times we spent talking & laughing. Her abilities to share with her pure heart, her laugh, her smile (she always greeted with a smile). Her abilities to put things aside to help others, listen to others challenges, display sincere concerns for others. Most of all the love she had for her Children. Heidi was and is so loved by so many. She was such a sweet special person & friend.
Donna Schouest
May 1, 2024
I met Heidi working at Walmart 0489 many years ago. She always had a smile on her face. She was like a ray of sunshine. We kept in touch all these years. She was my moms case worker, she was so filled with love and compassion. My prayers are for her family.
Nicole and Heidi, year 2000
Nicole Sweet
May 1, 2024
Heidi and I were friends from 7th grade on. She and I grew really close and were practically instant friends at St. Francis Xavier in Metairie, LA. She endured so much in her life, but never let that get her down. She used her experiences to help others. She loved her kids dearly and her family and friends will miss her beyond words. She touched so many lives. Her smiling face always lit up the room. I pray her family and close friends can find the peace needed to continue her legacy.
Cassie Rogers
May 1, 2024
Walmart 489
Maranda
May 1, 2024
She was always smiling and showing love, definitely a ray of light
Abigail Englade
May 1, 2024
She is very funny and i love her alot
Takeasha
May 1, 2024
Always a smile on her face.
I was an intern under her leadership at Renew Family Resource in Hammond. She was always kind and her energy radiated on to others.
Kayna Babin
May 1, 2024
Heidi was my case worker many years ago. She was the one who made me believe that there was hope and options for me and my son, when I felt like the world was against us. She had a beautiful soul. She will be missed by many.
Kevin M. Moore
May 1, 2024
I believe Heidi was 14 when we met. Every memory I have of her is undoubtably positive. She was the ultimate social butterfly. She made sure she spoke to everyone in the room, so that no one would feel left out in her presence. Many thoughts and prayers will be offered to her children. May she rest in peace.
Denice Muniz
May 1, 2024
I´ll never forget our memories (and there was a lot of them!). The best ones will remain between us. Keep watch over your babies. Until we meet again, my ol´ friend
Wendy Johnson
May 1, 2024
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Wendy Johnson
May 1, 2024
Heidi love for others shines brilliant in her ability to share herself with everyone . A true representation of the character of humanity.
Jamie white
April 30, 2024
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April 30, 2024
Melanie stewart
April 30, 2024
She was the sweetest, most down to earth lady I have met. She really contacted with our family and was always checking on us. She will be missed!!
Joanna Doherty Salone
April 30, 2024
I first met Heidi when we were in grammar school/high school, she was a neighbor of mine and we were in the same youth group at church as well. We enjoyed so many fun times together - sleepovers, spending times with friends being silly preteen and teen girls, road trips with youth group. She always had the kindest spirit and the best laugh. No matter her trials in life, she was always such a positive, bright light. We lost touch over the years but would chat here and there, and it was like no time had passed. She still had that same bright spirit and wonderful sense of humor. Most recently I had noticed how happy she seemed when posting about her life, so this breaks my heart. To her children, I'm praying for you everyday and want you to know what a wonderful person we all thought your mother was. She was loved by so many and her absence is definitely felt, no matter the years that have passed. May God give you peace and may your mom be your guardian angel always.
Jamie white
April 30, 2024
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April 30, 2024
Jamie white
April 30, 2024
I will miss you my sweet friend and I will most definitely miss your kindness towards me and that big smile.
Judith Gauthier (Gardner)
April 30, 2024
I went to high school with Heidi. She was the sweetest little girl with a perpetual smile on her face. We contacted each other a few times on Facebook but not much. Still I enjoyed seeing her posts and knowing that she had a lovely little family. My prayers are for her, her children, her granddaughter, and the rest of her family.
Erin Javins
April 30, 2024
Heidi´s memory, the love she freely shared, her grace and compassion will be forever imprinted on the hearts of every person who had the honor of knowing her. I will be forever thankful for having been able to call her my friend.
Amanda Wilkes
April 30, 2024
Heidi was such an incredible friend! One of kind! She was the kind of friend that no matter how long you go without talking, you picked up right where you left off. She supported her friends in every way they needed. She was always so loving and wanted to see life from the positive. She is such a beautiful soul and touched the world around her with her amazing personality. She is loved so much and greatly missed. I´m thankful that I was lucky to be touched by Heidi´s love and friendship. My world will never be the same.
B. Delilah Jackson
April 30, 2024
Heidi never met a stranger. She had the kindest heart and always saw the good in people. Heidi will be deeply missed.
Haden Brackett
April 30, 2024
I will always remember you and love you for the rest of my life, my dear best friend.
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