Erath " A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Edward LeBlanc, the former Gloria Champagne, 81, will be held at 3:00PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Wayne Duet officiating. Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Monday, October 20, 2008 beginning at 11:00AM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 8:00AM until the time of the services. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Mrs. LeBlanc a native and resident of Erath died at 7:15AM on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She taught elementary education and was a librarian for over 31 years before she retired; was a member of Vermilion Parish Retired Teacher Association; a former member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; and was known for enjoying crocheting, embroidering, doing puzzles, word searches, and reading her newspapers. She is survived by her husband, Edward E.J. LeBlanc of Erath; a daughter, Mary Catherine LeBlanc and her husband Leewood of Abbeville; a son, Carroll Bubba LeBlanc and his fiance Nancy Pere of Erath; seven grandchildren, Keith Leblanc, Keisha Broussard, Ashley Hauser, Kipp LeBlanc, Shaina LeBlanc, Heather LeBlanc, and Nikki LeBlanc; a step grandson, Kevin Leblanc; and a great grandchild, Brock Broussard. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Beulah LeBouef Champagne; and a son, Carl "Joe" LeBlanc. Serving as pallbearers will be Carroll Bubba LeBlanc, Kipp LeBlanc, Allan Hauser, Leewood J. LeBlanc, Keith LeBlanc, and Carl Broussard. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Norris Baudion, Paul Ed Broussard, and Dr. Corbett LeBouef. David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.
