Mona Lea Roussel, 57, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, December 7, 2004, in Biloxi.
Ms. Roussel was a longtime resident of the Coast and had worked as a Wal-Mart associate in Ocean Springs for five years. She was of the Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Tate; a sister, Virginia Egan and a step brother, Tony Tate.
Survivors include her longtime companion, Allen Ross, of Gautier; her daughter, Nicole King and her husband, James, of Ocean Springs; her son, Bradley Roussel of Gautier; her father, Ned J. Roussel, of Huntington Beach, CA; a sister, Linda Richard, of Thibodaux, LA; a step sister, Ann Bourgeois, of Raceland, LA; one brother, Tom Roussel, of Mandeville, LA; grandchildren, Margaret Ann King and James Rex King, III and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chez Charles Place, 1601 Government St. in Ocean Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to Quality Hospice, 999 Howard Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530.
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Annette Geil
December 13, 2004
Ms Mona will be greatly missed.I never saw her without a smile when i saw her at work.
Ms Mona was a very sweet person.
Frank Roberson
December 10, 2004
i always felt like you were a second mom to me..i will miss you bunches
Nicky King
December 10, 2004
I miss you and love you very much!!!
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