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Marietta Welsh Obituary
Sr. Marietta Welsh, MSC was born July 11, 1927 in Henrietta, Oklahoma. She died at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas, Louisiana at 5:45 AM on June 30, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Robert Welsh, her mother, Marcella Ann Navarre, and her brother Fr. John Robert Welsh, S.J. Survivors include her brother, Charles Welsh and her sisters, Patricia Whelan, Shirley Cashore, Frances Hellinghausen, and Kathleen Schwartz as well as her many beloved
nieces and nephews and their families.
Sr. Marietta entered the Daughters of the Cross in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 15, 1944 and professed perpetual vows on August 22, 1950. Sister received her baccalaureate in education in 1954 from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas, a Masters Degree in education from St. Louis University in 1961, and a Masters in Religious Education in 1974 from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. As a Daughter of the Cross, she ministered in various areas of education and in parish ministry. From 1991-1997, she served as congregational leader of the Daughters of the Cross in Shreveport. In this leadership role, she facilitated the transfer of six of her Sisters and herself to the Marianites of Holy Cross. After becoming a Marianite of Holy Cross, she moved to Lafayette, Louisiana and served as receptionist and assistant in the business office at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility in Opelousas.
Sr. Marietta consistently witnessed the essence of being a gentle, educated, and prayerful woman. From educator, to parish ministry, to community leadership, to office assistant, her love and care of others was acutely present not just in her words but also in her actions. Always happy to serve, each of her responsibilities received her utmost attention. Through her kindness and gentleness, she welcomed all into the circle of her love and care.
To celebrate her life, a wake service will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM in the chapel at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the Marianites of Holy Cross request that memorial donations be made to the Marianites of Holy Cross, 21388 Smith Road, Covington, LA 70435.
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Steve & Patty Whelan
July 3, 2017
Aunt Sister gave us all the best example of cheerful service and wise counseling we could hope for. Would that we lived closer so our children and grandchildren could witness a true Servant of God.
Alice & Dick Donohue
July 3, 2017
Dick and I are so sorry to hear this news. She was a beautiful person. Always had a smile for all of us. We pray for the family in hopes you can find strength. So sorry we can't be there with you.
Welsh
July 2, 2017
Sister Marietta dutifully served the Shreveport Catholic community as Mother Superior of St. Vincent Academy. Her gentle and caring nature will be truly missed.
-Charles and Kaye Welsh, Marion and Kelli Welsh, & Karol Heath
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