Elda "L'Da" Collins Doucet, 85, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish passed away August 24, 2015. Visitation will take place on Saturday August 29, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 8:00 am till service time. A memorial service will begin at 10:00.
Mrs. Elda is survived by her children Shannon "Butch" Doucet (Linda), Patricia "Pat" Doucet, Marilyn Stanley (Russell), and Rodney John Doucet (Jan), grandchildren Shannon Jr., Jordy, Lesley, Tyson, Tisa, Dallas, Wes Lee, and Joseph, 17 great grandchildren, brother Englove "Brother" Collins, and sisters Eleanor C. Curol and Dorothy C. Wiseman.
Mrs. Doucet was preceded in death by her first husband Wesley Jean Doucet, second husband Kilren Autin, and third husband Lester Boutte, parents Braglon "B.J." Collins and Lydia Lombas Collins, brother Casey Roy Collins, sisters Priscilla C. Leonard and Polly C. Braud, and adopted brother Whitney Lombas Sr.
Mrs. Elda was an elementary school teacher for 42 years, 32 with Lafourche Parish and 10 with St. Peters Catholic Church School in Gueydan. She was the author of the elementary children's book "The Little Cajun who became a Guardian Angel", a State President of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, member of the Homemakers of Lydia, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Mgsr. Carroll Badeaux Council and enjoyed singing songs to inspire her family and friends. Mrs. Doucet selflessly donated her body to science to assist the future of medical research to help others.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Masses for Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Elda or to a charity of your choice in her name.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements.