Velma Arceneaux Doucet

Velma Arceneaux Doucet Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at a 2:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Velma Arceneaux Doucet, 95, who died Thursday August 22, 2024, at The Ellington Nursing Home in Rayne LA Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne, LA. Very Rev. Brent L. Smith VF, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Mrs. Velma was a native and lifelong resident of Rayne, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who treasured every moment spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Velma's greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She never met a stranger and loved visiting with people. Some of her most precious moments were spent traveling with family and friends making wonderful memories. She was an inspiration to many (many much younger) with her dedication to exercising. She made many friends over the 35 years she faithfully worked out at the health clubs. She will be remembered for her tenacious spirit, fun loving character and dedication to her family. She was a special person and will be missed by all. Mrs. Velma passed away Thursday August 22, 2024. Survivors include daughters, Susan and spouse John "Bubba" Leonards, and Elizabeth D. "Beth" Ortis, her son, Brian and spouse Cindy Cradeur Doucet, six grandchildren, Dawn Doucet (Bill Grey), Josh Doucet, Marcus Doucet, Ashlyn Doucet, Benjamin Leonards (Jessica) and Brittany N. Moreau; eight great grandchildren Jude Doucet, Karcyn Doucet, Ameily Doucet, Ian Doucet, Barrett Doucet, Adelyn Doucet, John Luke Leonards, and Rhett Leonards. She was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence "Ted" Doucet, parents, Claude and Edna Harmon Arceneaux, sister, Geneva Bellard, and brothers, Luther "Hawk" Arceneaux, and Norman "Slim" Arceneaux. Pallbearers will be John Luke Leonards, Benjamin Leonards, James Leonards, Marcus Doucet, Lamar Bellard, and Ian Doucet. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Leonards, Rhett Leonards, Anthony Arceneaux, James Arceneaux, and Josh Doucet. A Rosary will be prayed at 11:00 AM in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Mark Dawson, the nurses and staff of The Ellington and Lamm Family Care. The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA on Tuesday August 27, 2024, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

Velma Arceneaux Doucet

March 31, 1929 - August 22, 2024