Doris "Toot" "Taunte" Gisclair Cheramie, 77, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off was called home, Wednesday November 27, 2013. God gave her life July 15, 1936 and she was his faithful servant from that day forward.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until funeral time at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery, followed by A Celebration of Life at the Shriner Building near South Lafourche High School. Please join us to celebrate Taunte's life.
She married her love of her life, Leroy Cheramie on November 19, 1955 and they had 47 wonderful years together.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca C. Pierce and husband Brian Pierce and their children, Chantice P. Guilbeau and husband Chad; great grandchildren, Caroline Guilbeau and Cyrus Guilbeau; son Rod Cheramie and wife Sheri and their children, Max Cheramie and wife Kelly, Kobi Pitre and companion Lauren Lacoste, Brook Cheramie and companion Melody Grabert, Caz Pitre and companion Brieana Hendrix; great grandchild, Aria Cheramie; brothers, Jimmie Gisclair and wife Rena, Wiley Gisclair and wife Barbara; sister, Debra "Cricket" Jerstad and husband Charles "Chas"; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Jean Gisclair and Mozanna Cantrelle Gisclair; brother, Raleigh Gisclair.
She loved her kids, grandkids and great grandkids dearly, sharing a special kind of love.
She leaves many other nieces, nephews, great close friends, sports buddies, church friends and athletes who she loved dearly.
Such a mighty, strong, gracious fighter of cancer. A person to be admired and emulated. An amazing person! Even while battling cancer, she showed great faith and love. She warmed the hearts of everyone who came into her life with her loving kindness. Mom was a unselfish loving wife, mother and friend. Her love of God, family, friends and sports will live on in our hearts forever. We will miss her good food. Her hobbies were cooking, working in her garden and enjoying sports events.
Thanks goes to Dr. Ellis and the staff of Thibodaux Regional Cancer Centerand Dr. Windleng and the staff at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans who loved and cared for Mom and made her feel so special.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.