Wilma Marie Matherne "Sue" Gueniot

Wilma Gueniot Obituary

Wilma Marie "Sue" Matherne Gueniot, age 98, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011. Born in Houma on Sept., 29, 1912, she lived in New Orleans and later was a resident of Arabi for more than 50 years. She evacuated to Baton Rouge shortly before Hurricane Katrina and spent her final years as a resident of Baton Rouge. Wilma was the daughter of the late Adolphe N. Matherne and Lillian R. Lirette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcel J. Gueniot Sr., who passed away in 1971. She had one brother, the late Curtis F. Matherne. Wilma is survived by a sister, Margaret Tilbrook Pregeant. She is also survived by her daughters, Wilma Gueniot Rowley (Bert), and Suzanne Gueniot Potier (Patrick); her son, Marcel J. Gueniot Jr. (Carol): her grandchildren, Wilma Rowley Nuss (Daniel), Erin Rowley Farr (Scott), Kerri Gueniot Woodward (Steven), Kristi Gueniot Penouilh (Steve) and Marc K. Gueniot (Marie); and great-grandchildren, Olivia Emily Nuss, Ethan Patrick Hames, Skylar Maize Gueniot and Leilani Jayde Gueniot. A homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, making "crêpes" and sewing. She did beautiful crochet work, especially her "Baby Shoes." The family would like to thank the staff of Lakewood Quarters Assisted Living in Baton Rouge and Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge for the loving care given to "Miss Wilma." In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until Mass in chapel at noon. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette. To view and sign the family guest register, please visit www.stbernard memorial.com.

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Published by The Advocate on Aug. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilma Gueniot

4 Entries

August 9, 2011

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
Thank you for your guiding faith, your Godchild, Michelle Pregeant Janasek

August 9, 2011

Wilma, Suzanne and Marcel,

Our deepest love and sympathy at the loss of precious Aunt Sue. Many great memories of her smiling face while she gave a tour of all the plants and flowers in her garden, Aunt Sue's swing, beautiful handmade baby shoes, and pralines(they were the best!) We love her and will miss her.
Sincerely,
Mike and Anne Schneider and Family

ESTHER TAPPS & FAMILY

August 8, 2011

TO THE ROWLEY,FARR,& NUSS FAMILIES.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ESTHER TAPPS,SARAH & FRANCOIS ANCAR,& FAMILIES

Miss CC

August 7, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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