Mary Ann Lawrence James

October 5, 2017

Mary Ann Lawrence James Rayne--A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Ann Lawrence James, 61, of Rayne will be celebrated on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 10:30 AM in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Rayne. Interment will follow in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Cemetery, Rayne. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 7:00 AM until 10:00 AM in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne. Mrs. James passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Camelot Place. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Hardy James of Rayne; daughters, Glenetta James and husband, Edgar Nelson of Rayne, Glowanna Francis and husband, Barry of Rayne, and Paultrice James and fiance, Marcus Frazier of Rayne; sons, Gastone Lawrence of Rayne, and Gilbert James of Rayne; a host of step-children; special daughters-in-law, Alehia Jordan and Crystal Douga; special friend, Sadie Duhon; sisters, Marie Collins of Houston, TX, Earnistine Yokum and husband, Gerald Singleton of Lake Charles, Elaine Lawrence of Lafayette, and Sylvia Bates of Lafayette; brother, Melvin Lawrence of Crowley; eleven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceding Mrs. James in death were her parents, Paul Harry Lawrence and Mary Lucille Handy Lawrence; sisters,Anniejean Wilkins, Brenda Lawrence, and Constance Evans; and brothers, Gilbert Lawrence, Anthony Lawrence, Joseph Lawrence, Edmond Lawrence, and David Lawrence. Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.