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Gail Bourgeois Obituary

Gail Marie Melancon Bourgeois entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the age of 66. She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and lived in Bedford, Texas for the past 13 years. Gail was a wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt to many. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 35 years Clarence Bourgeois, Sr. her sons Dwayne Jules Melancon, Sr., Corren Michael Melancon, and Jamal Christopher Bourgeois, Sr; her stepchildren Clarence Bourgeois, Jr., and Alicia Bourgeois Baxter; her grandchildren, DwayneJules Melancon, Jr., Dawana Elissa Melancon, Joseph Marshall Melancon, Corrah Marie Melancon, Treux Anna Melancon, Ja'Myra Alexis Bourgeois, Jamal Christopher Bourgeois, Jr.; daughter in law Deidre Ann Melancon, Stepdaughter in law Kimaka Hewitt-Bourgeois; step-grandchildren, Aamhad Stewart, Christian Bourgeois, Kobe Bourgeois, Kaitlynn Bourgeois, Andrea-Lynn Leggins and a host of family and friend. Preceded in death by her parents Eunice Hudson Melancon and Joseph Jules Melancon and her sisters Hazel Melancon Hubbard and Hilda M. Donald. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 10:00 AM, Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip St., New Orleans, LA 70116. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM. Interment Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, 2019.

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Dwayne Sr. @ Mom

March 16, 2019

Mom I miss you beyond this world I need you nevertheless you gone I know you're always in my heart and soul and will continue to look over us
This hurts really bad
I miss you mom
Never be the same without you again

Linda Provost Acker

February 4, 2019

Rest in peace, Gail. You will be missed.

Claudette Woods-Rhodes

February 4, 2019

Gail and I attended Valena C. Jones and Rivers Frederick Schools, and were in the same class. She had a sweet disposition and was liked by all. I was shocked to hear of her passing. I will pray that the family find strength in knowing that she has gone to a better place.

February 2, 2019

Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.

Lorraine Mitchell

February 2, 2019

It's hard to believe we're celebrating my cousin Gail's homegoing. I remember a quie;soft spoken,kind hearted,strong will person, who survived the lost of her father, mother, sister and aunts. Family be strong and courageous like Gail.

February 2, 2019

May the family and friends find comfort in their treasured memories of Gail, and in the God of tender mercies who feels the pain of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Emilie Howard

Monica Landry Davis

February 2, 2019

Gail was a sweet and kind cousin. I have fond memories of us growing up together on Touro Street in New Orleans. God bless and comfort the Melancon/ Bourgeois family.

February 1, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Know that God is there to strengthen you during this difficult time (Psalms 94:19). - AR

Kathrina Carr

February 1, 2019

My deepest condolences to you all. Praying for all of you. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one.

Corrah Melancon

January 31, 2019

Dear MawMaw if you could hear this I would like to let you know you have Been the most best grandmother in my life if i was feeling down you would cheer me up if I couldn't sleep you would sit there and rub my back till I fell asleep and I am so happy and thankful that I got to spend my summer with you before they had to let you go MawMaw I want you to know I love you with my whole heart and may god be with youFrom:Corrah Melancon

January 31, 2019

May God blessings be with your family and may he help them deal with their pain and suffering.

January 31, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

Karen Adams

January 31, 2019

Rest in Paradise Mrs. Gail, I will miss you.

Shantrice Coleman

January 31, 2019

May the Lord's peace dwell in the hearts of all who knew and loved Ms. Gail. We love you.

January 30, 2019

May God's word and his loyal love comfort and help you through this difficult time (psalm 119:76)

January 30, 2019

My condolences go out to the Bourgeois family. May you find comfort at Isaiah 51:12 to know that God is the "One comforting you". By prayer he will give you strength and comfort you in this difficult time.

January 30, 2019

Sorry for your loss. May God give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. John 6:40

January 30, 2019

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and give you peace during this most difficult time.

January 30, 2019

My condolences to the family and friends. May the words at Isaiah 57:15 bring you comfort in your time of mourning.

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