Elizabeth Macdonell Gayle

Elizabeth Lottinger Macdonell Gayle, 82, of Jennings, was called to her Heavenly Father, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.
Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Our Lady Help of Christian Catholic Church in Jennings. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home led by the Jennings Rosary Group followed by a eulogy by Morris A. Lottinger Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Charles McMillin officiating. Elizabeth will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. Carrying Elizabeth to her final resting place in Calvary Cemetery will be Bob Gayle, Dan Gayle, Ed Gayle, Morris Lottinger Jr., Robert Macdonell and Mathew Macdonell. Harry Lottinger Jr. will be the gift bearer.
Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Mark E. (Cathy) Macdonell, of Lafayette, and Thomas Macdonell, of Lafayette; step-sons, Vincent, Dan, Tim, Ed, Greg and Bob Gayle; step-daughters, Margaret Herrod, Claire Wickhaman, Beth Alexander, Erin Besson and Cecilia C. Gayle; brothers, Morris A. (Yvonne) Lottinger Jr., of Houma, and Harry B. Lottinger, of Houma; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; long-time housekeeper, Annette Matthews; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Judge Morris and Effie Lottinger; first husband, John P. Macdonell; son, John P. Macdonell Jr.; second husband, Thomas F. Gayle; stepson, Barry Gayle; and grandmother, Mildred Emerson Macdonell.
Elizabeth was born in Houma, Sept. 2, 1932, to the late Morris A. Lottinger and the late Effie Hellier Lottinger. She had a bachelor's degree from the University of Southwest Louisiana. She was a member of the Dame Pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great, Lady Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Serra Club and a Board Member of Companion of Honor. Elizabeth also belonged to several social clubs: Entre Nous and Revelers Luncheon Club, Jennings Wednesday Coffee Club and GALA of Gueydan. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. Elizabeth was a kind and loving person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family of Elizabeth would like to express a special thank you to Sister Camille Martinez, Didi Cassidy, Dr. Jackie Ancelet and the CNA caregivers, Lisa Fontenot, Winter Fontenot, Kelly Aquillare and Cindy Lavergne.
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Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings is in charge of arrangements.