Gayle Ann Buras

Gayle Ann Buras passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the age of 77. She was the beloved daughter of the late Noel Harold Buras Sr. and Ruth Dierker Buras. Loving sister of Noel Harold Buras Jr. (Golda). Aunt of Noel Buras III (Bessy) and Heidi Palmeri (Bruce). Great aunt of Jonathan Buras (Alison), Kaylie Buras, Taylor Rodriguez (J.J.), Juliane Buras, Gene Molinary, Casey Molinary, Amy James (Steven), Thomas Palmeri (Courtney) and James Palmeri (Meagan). She is also survived and fondly remembered by many great-great nieces & nephews, along with many relatives and dear friends. Gayle was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of Chalmette, LA before settling in Bogalusa, LA following hurricane Katrina. She enjoyed a long career serving in the Trust Department at Whitney National Bank, retiring after 35 years. She also enjoyed her memberships with the Juno Carnival Club and the AARP Chapter 5408. She was devoted to her Lord and Savior as a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Bogalusa and former member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church. Gayle found pleasure in the details of everyday life and cared deeply for those around her. She will always be remembered for her good nature and generous heart. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all those whose lives she touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, December 1st from 12:00PM – 2:00PM, followed by a funeral service in Gayle's memory beginning at 2:00PM. She will be laid to eternal rest with her parents in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 800-873-6983 or www.stjude.org. Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.