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Melissa Breaux Leonard Obituary

Melissa Marie Breaux Leonard, age 53, a native and lifelong resident of Houma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at home with her family. She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed by many. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Melissa loved to go camping, playing bingo, and was affiliated with the Krewe of Mardi Gras.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 1; at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following the visitation. Interment will be at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Norman Charles Leonard; three daughters, Amanda Breaux and fiancé, Dustin Boudwin Sr., Sadina Leonard, Joycelun Leonard and companion, Ryan Blanchard; brother, Sergeant Breaux Jr.; four loving grandchildren, Abigail Boudwin, Brandon Breaux, Colby Breaux and Dustin Boudwin Jr.

Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce Boudreaux Breaux and Sergeant Breaux, Sr.; sister, Janice Ann Lockwood; mother-in-law, Adrina Breaux Leonard; and father-in-law, Norman Joseph Leonard.

The family would like to thank Notre Dame Hospice, especially our nurse, Mrs. Dawn Verrett for the loving care that was given to our mother. We would also like to thank Ochsner Cancer Center in Houma for all their care and help as well as Gaubert Food Marts Inc. for their well wishes and prayers.

Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Houma Today from May 30 to May 31, 2018.

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Donna Danos

June 4, 2018

Rest in Peace Melissa. My deepest condolences to the family. Melissa was a very caring and loving person. I worked with Melissa during our Burger King days. She will be missed by many. Donna Ordoyne Danos

BRENDA BELANGER

June 3, 2018

rest in peace melissa. always thought of you with much affection.all the way back to our burger king days.

May 31, 2018

A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. May God bless and comfort your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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Monica Blanchard

May 31, 2018

Sincere condolences to the Leonard family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of 1 Thessalonians 4:14 bring you both comfort and hope at this difficult time.

Becky

May 31, 2018

R.I.P Melissa u will be missed by many n never forgotten

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