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Eva Melancon Obituary

A homemaker and resident of Vacherie, she died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Terrebonne General Medical Center, Houma. She was 64 and a native of St. James. Visitation at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Thursday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., with a recitation of the rosary at 9:15 a.m. Religious service at the church at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Louis Oubre. Interment in St. Luke Cemetery, St. James. Survived by her husband, Raymond Melancon; daughter, Ariane; three sons, Raymond Jr., Thelonios and Kody; sisters, Yvonne Smith, Judith Jones, Jeanette Nelson and Denise Gauthreaux; brothers, Ford, Robert, Lester, David and Charles; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Ford and Luvera Williams Charles; and brother, Calvin Charles. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Pride of Vacherie Chapter 18. Arrangements by Baloney Funeral Home, Garyville.

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Published by The Advocate on Apr. 16, 2008.

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Giovana Joseph

April 22, 2008

Tj, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of beareavement.

Kody J. Melancon

April 21, 2008

On behalf of the family of Eva Lois Charles Melancon, I would like to extend a warm and sincere thanks to each and everyone of you who have played a role in her life and to those who have helped tremendously during this time. Out of courtesy, I have submitted a photo for those who were unable to attend the services. To view, please select " View the Photo Album" on the right.

Tiffany Williams

April 21, 2008

Raymond,TJ,Kody,and T-Ran know that I'm praying for you during this time. God will take of you. Eva will always be loved and remembered. Earth has no sorrow heaven cannot heal. Love you all,
Tiffany,Justin, and Jared

April 21, 2008

Lambert, LambertJr. & Arsenio Phillips

April 20, 2008

For the Christian, the fear of death will give way to the fullness of life, our deepest sympathy to the Malancon Family

stacey antoine

April 18, 2008

i am dearly sorry for your lost, she was like a mother to me i will never forget you lois , love always

Chauncy Morris-Higgins

April 17, 2008

TJ,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear mother. Know that God will give you comfort and strength in this very difficult time.

CARLATTA C JONES

April 17, 2008

MELANCON fAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
CARLATTA & DANNY A. JONES
GONZALES, LA.

Adrianne Octave

April 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cheryl Anne Collins Brown

April 17, 2008

Growing up as children on St Emma is how I shall always remember you. May God bless your family in their time of sorrow.

Daphne & Billy Octave

April 17, 2008

To the Melancon/Charles Family,
You have our deepest sympathy and always remember that God is just a prayer away. Whatever you need, He will provide. God bless and you are in our prayers.

Mrs. Antoinette Ferchaud

April 17, 2008

My prayers are with you and your loved ones...May God help you through at this time of sorrow.

ANNETTE OSCHWALD

April 17, 2008

Raymond & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Melanie Broden & Fly

April 17, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Raynard, Daphne, Ashton, and Brianna Adams

April 16, 2008

To the family in which we are a part of, we are sending our most heartfelt condolences during this tough time. We are praying that God gives you much strength. To the husband, just stand and be strong. To the children, just have faith, and hold on to the love that mama gave all of you. It will be hard, but hang in there. The pain never goes away, but it does get bearable. Keep your hands in God's hand, and he will see you through. May your memories of your mother/wife/sister bring you much comfort. We LOVE YOU FAMILY!!!

Randall & Eva Schexnayder

April 16, 2008

To Bro. Robert Charles & fly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please know that your family and friends at St. Joseph the Worker & KPC Cn 267 share your sorrow. God Bless.

The Gardner family

April 16, 2008

To the Charles and Melancon family,
our prayers and thoughts are with you all in time of your grief.

Clarence & Katherine Bazile

April 16, 2008

To The Charles & Melancon Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers.

Anthony Gray & Family

April 16, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ciara Gardner

April 16, 2008

To Kody and family,
My prayers are with you all in this time of bereavement. May God bless and keep you all.

Ulysess "Carter" Gauthreaux, Sr.

April 16, 2008

With deepest sympathy

Wilbert & Wilhelmina G. Landry

April 16, 2008

To the Charles/Melancon Family:
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. God bless you.

Denise L. Broden

April 16, 2008

To the Charles/Melancon Family:
Keep your hands in God's hands. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Brenda Temple_Simpson

April 16, 2008

To The Charles-Melancon Family,May The Lord Bless And Keep You During These Times. Eva Lois Is Now Resting In The Arms Of Our Lord And Savior JESUS CHRIST.

Timiko Boudoin-Smith

April 16, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Liz Trench, Candy Jasmin, Cookie Robiskie & Families

April 16, 2008

Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal. Please accept our deepest sympathies. The family is in our thoughts and prayers

Carol & Morgan Joseph Sr.

April 16, 2008

Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. We will keep you all in our prayers. Ms Eva was such a wonderful person, I'll never forget the time we shared when I came over to give her communion. Always keep the good times the family share alive.

Patricia Johnson-Harris

April 16, 2008

To Raymond & Family
John 14: 1, Let not your heart be troubled; Eva was called home by the Lord he needed another angel. Just remember that others share in your sorrow

Bernice Washington

April 16, 2008

My heart goes out to the Charles/Melancon family in this time of bereavement. I pray that God will keep you and give you strength knowing that she is up in heaven smiling down on all her loved ones.

Donna M. Collins

April 16, 2008

To the Charles/Melancon family May the good lord comfort you all in your time of need.

Kathleen Temple Green

April 16, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Sharon Renee Stevenson

April 16, 2008

John 16:20 says "Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy." In that great getting up morning, you shall see her smiling face again. Our condolences to the Charles and Melancon families. Remember the good times you all had together and thank God for his mercy.
Hilton & Clementine Young and Sharon Renee Stevenson

LESIA LANDRY-SMITH

April 16, 2008

PSALM 116:15
PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS.

MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.

MUCH PRAYER...MUCH POWER...

Isreal & Bernadine Jasmine Landry Sr. & Fly

April 16, 2008

To The Charles/Melancon Family:
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you at this time.

May your many memories bring you comfort. "SHE WON".

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