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Gladys Louise Aucoin Smith

1915 - 2020

Gladys Louise Aucoin Smith obituary, 1915-2020, Marrero, LA

BORN

1915

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC - Marrero

7040 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, Louisiana

Gladys Smith Obituary

Gladys Louise Aucoin Smith passed away on March 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frank ""Smitty"" Thomas Smith, Sr. Mother of Paula J. Smith, Christopher J. Smith, and the late Phyllis S. Figaro and Frank ""Sonny"" T. Smith, Jr. Grandmother of Tina, Guy, Frank III, Aaron, Suzanne, Pam, and the late Amy Grace, Jolin Jude, and Marie Elena. Great-grandmother of Frank McNish, Jacqueline, Elaina Mae, Frank IV, Joshua, Austie, Jeanne-Michelle, Katelyn, John Curtis, Matthew, Jordan, and Alexandra. Great-great-grandmother of Kyleigh, Emily, Diesel, Hunter, and Noah. Daughter of the late Joseph O. Aucoin and Odile Eliser Aucoin. Sister of the late Gertrude A. Gambino, Joseph A. Aucoin, Jessie A. Constant, and Cassie Grace A. McClure. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age 104, a native of Garyville, LA, and lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish. Gladys and her late husband will be remembered for their undying loyalty and love for the people of Grand Isle. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose light shone bright each day that she lived. Special thanks to Dr. Gary Birdsall and his staff, Lady of the Sea Hospital, and West Jefferson Hospital for their love and support; much gratitude also expressed to David Bowers, Galen Smith, Lois Guiterrez, Frankie Marullo, Martha Price, Mary Anne Beauregard, Mary Beth Folse, and Hawley Family. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072 on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 1:30 pm. Interment Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum, Westwego, LA. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:30 am until funeral time. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 3 to Mar. 6, 2020.

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Velda Thornton Davis and family

July 18, 2020

I sorry to hear this. We loved her dearly. The Thornton Family

MaryBeth FolsePlair

March 5, 2020

I will miss breakfast on the Island with you and can't wait to welcome you back in the resurrection! I will always love you MY GLADYS! MB

Gladys and Frank Sr. Thanksgiving 1991

Guy Michael Smith

March 4, 2020

Gladys, Mary Anne Beauregard, and Annie

Guy Michael Smith Smith

March 4, 2020

Mary Anne Beauregard

March 3, 2020

Annie and I will miss you! May god bless and strengthen the family at this time.

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7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072

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Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC - Marrero

7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072

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