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Shirley Blanchard Obituary

Shirley Mae Carbo Blanchard, 93, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She lived a long, healthy, and happy life always surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Carol Hession, Sherry Bowman (Robert), Vanessa Pitre (Craig), Donna Boudreaux, George Blanchard Jr. (Cindy), Mark Blanchard (Lauren), Paula Domangue (Tim); special niece and nephew, Shirley Blanchard (Musky) and Clarence Bergeron (Rhonda); 20 grandchildren, Michelle, Heather, Jarod, Jenny, Amy, Connor, Carly, Eric, Paige, Alyssa, Amanda, Ben, Ashley, Wendy, Jerry, Brett, Gene, Rachel, Claire, and Brandon; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Blanchard Sr.; parents, Willie and Camilla Carbo; and 5 siblings. A visitation will be held in her honor on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux, Louisiana from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, Louisiana from 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. The burial will follow in St. Philomena Cemetery, Labadieville, Louisiana. Online condolences can be given at www.landrysfuneralhome.com. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Advocate on Sep. 17, 2022.

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Leonard Guedry

September 22, 2022

Donna, Sherry and George:
I heard today of your loss. You have my condolences.
Leonard Guedry

Nell Ledet

September 20, 2022

My condolences to your family. May God bless her and provide comfort to you during this difficult time.

Ann Carbo O'Neal

September 17, 2022

To the Blanchard family:
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this most difficult time. May she Rest in Peace. God Bless.

Sandra Graffeo

September 16, 2022

Wishing you and your family strength and peace.

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Landry's Funeral Home - Thibodaux

821 Canal Blvd. P.O. Box 470, Thibodaux, LA 70301

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20

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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Thibodaux, LA

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Thibodaux, LA

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821 Canal Blvd. P.O. Box 470, Thibodaux, LA 70301

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