Carolyn Ann DeGruy

Celebrating the Life of
Carolyn Ann DeGruy

God in His infinite wisdom called a beautiful woman to be with Him on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 5:45 AM. God sent His angels to bring Carolyn home so she could take her rest.

Carolyn DeGruy, affectionately known as "Lena" and "Teedy", was born on July 27, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Stanislaus and Alice Pichon.
She attended Joseph S. Clark and received certification to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years.
Carolyn was a pillar in her community and always ready to help and serve others. Her infectious
personality encouraged many to pursue their dreams and goals. Carolyn enjoyed life and was blessed to have many friends and close relatives.
Carolyn accepted Christ at an early age and attended St. Raymond Catholic Church. She enjoyed attending Mass.
Carolyn had a passion for having a good time. Spending time with her family brought her much joy.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents–Stanislaus and Alice Pichon; brother–Lionel Pichon Sr.; and sister–Mildred Pichon Rister.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons–Wayne DeGruy, Jr. (Venus), Aaron DeGruy (Theresa); daughter–Tiffany Edwards (Roy); grandchildren–Ivan DeGruy (Joi), Aaron DeGruy Jr., and Skylar DeGruy; loving sister–Sandra Dalcour (June); devoted niece and caretaker–Donya Ralph (Tyrone); special niece–Joy Amador (Armondo); nieces–Leslie Wilson (Billy),Thyra Ferguson (Larry), and Sharrel Taylor; nephews–Lionel Pichon Jr., Jamie Pichon, and Clarence Dalcour Jr. (Karen); great-niece–Rona Coleman; godsons–Daniel Ledet and Torrin Gusman; special cousin–Simone Smith Payne (Warrenson); seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Relatives; friends of the family; the Priest and Parishioners of St. Raymond and St. Leo the Great Catholic Church; and staff of Lafon Nursing Home, are all invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at St. Raymond and St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2916 Paris Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
The Celebrant will be Father Kingsley Ogbuji, S.S.J.
The Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122.

Professional Arrangements are entrusted to Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche Street, New Orleans, LA 70114.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith".
II Timothy 4:7

TO THOSE I LOVE….AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME

When I am gone, release me, and let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears,
be thankful for our beautiful years.
I gave to you my love, you can only guess how much
you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
but now it's time I travel alone.
So, grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It's only for a while that we must part.
So, bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for LIFE goes on.
And if you need me, call me and I will come.
Though you can't see me or touch me,
I'll be near, and if you listen with your heart
you'll hear all my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

Love Carolyn
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God Only Takes the Best
Author Unknown

God saw that our Mother was getting tired.
A cure was not to be.
So, He put His arms around her
and whispered, "Come with me".
With tearful eyes, we watched her suffer and saw her fade away.

Although we loved her dearly, we could not make our mother stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best.

We love you, Mom!
Lil Wayne, Aaron, and Tiffany
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