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Gilda Francois-Odom Obituary

Gilda "Gail" Francois-Odom, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, departed this life on May 11, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospice at 63. Visitation is Friday May 19, 2023, 5-7 p.m., at Roscoe Mortuary, 58635 Meriam St., Plaquemine. Funeral is Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Carl F. Grant Civic Center, Plaquemine. She is survived by her mother Doris Francois, husband Linsey Odom, 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and many other relatives and friends.

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Published by The Advocate on May 19, 2023.

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Marsha P.

May 25, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. You will be greatly missed . Hilarious you were, Healing to the family Shalom Sister Of The Most High

Marsha P.

May 25, 2023

My condolences to the Francois/Odom Family Gail will be truly missed. Hilarious you were whenever I saw you.Healing to the family ,Shalom.

Donald and Rosa Edwards

May 22, 2023

Our sincere condolences. Praying for the family.

Eddie V. Dangerfield, Jr.

May 20, 2023

To Francois Odom family, my heart goes out to you all and I´m sending my prayers.
Much love from across the miles,,

Joyce James

May 19, 2023

Francois Odom Family , Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Sending a warm embrace and praying God 's grace and love will carry you during this sad time. Joyce & Tavia & Kim

Diane

May 19, 2023

Gail, Rest in Heaven.
Mck - class of '76

HARVEY AND MARIE PUGH

May 19, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Gwen Jones

May 19, 2023

I will always remember you in a happy way cousin. Thanks for the fond memories Gail! Take your sweet rest.

Katina M Dixon

May 19, 2023

I called u my Tee Gail u always made me laugh kept it real with me ill always remember your spirit and kind words love u always Katina Tinaboo Dixon

Fannie H Williams

May 19, 2023

My Condolences and Prayers for the Family

Rosalind Tarvin Jenkins

May 19, 2023

To the Family keep your head to the hills that is where your help comes from
Gone but never ever forgotten.
RIH Friend

Espranda Francois

May 19, 2023

I will miss you dearly but I shall forever carry all of the greatest memories we shared! You were amazing to me and we rolled out having a blast each time! Love you my favorite!

Angela Thompson

May 19, 2023

Rest in Paradise C/O 77

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May

19

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Roscoe Mortuary

58635 Meriam St, Plaquemine, LA 70764

May

20

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Carl F. Grant Civic Center

Plaquemine, LA

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58635 Meriam St, Plaquemine, LA 70764

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