Mardie LeBlanc

Mardie Theresa LeLeux LeBlanc passed away at home with her loving family on March 28, 2007. She was born in Lyons Point, LA and has been a resident of Biloxi, MS since 1962. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church since 1962 and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Society. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Selomie and Walter LeLeux, her brother and sister-in-law, Myvis J. and Wilberta LeLeux. Mrs. LeBlanc is survived by her husband of 53 years, William Reed LeBlanc, children: William Reed LeBlanc II and his spouse, Mary Joe Smith LeBlanc, Theresa L. Grantham and her spouse, David M. Grantham, Russell LeBlanc and his spouse, Linda Andersen, Marie E. Franco and her spouse, Guy L. Franco of Baton Rouge, LA. Her grandchildren: Tanjale Ambercrombie, Amanda LeBlanc, William R. LeBlanc III, Raven M. Grantham, Miranda T. Franco, Lisa M. Franco, and 4 great grandchildren. Survivors also include, her sisters and brothers-in-law, Velma and Gabriel Villanoueva, of Bridge City, TX, Varey and Adam Bertrand, of Vinton, LA, Rose Bell and Jerry Wilson, of Bridge City, TX, Barbara and Jimmy Goins, of Bridge City, TX, Larry Dean and Elizabeth LeBlanc, of Orange, TX. Sister-in-law: Theresa Ann and Clifford Cowart of Orangefield, TX. Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great great niece. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Odyssey Hospice Health Care, 9414 Three rivers Road, Suite 3, Gulfport, MS 39503 in memory of Merdie Theresa LeBlanc. Visitation is Monday, April 2, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home Howard Avenue Chapel in Biloxi, MS (228)374-5650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Friends may visit 1 hour prior to Mass. Interment will be at the Biloxi National Cemetery. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.