Friday, May 10, 2019, at 6:20 PM the Lord called home his beloved servant, Hilda Carmouche. Hilda was born to Charley Norman Sr. and Dorothy Strauss Norman on September 16, 1921. She was united in marriage to Preston Carmouche Sr. on December 28, 1938 and to this union thirteen children were born.
As the family matriarch, Hilda loved preparing for holidays to host her children and grandchildren. Family gatherings, picking pecans, making blackberry dumpling and pies warmed her heart. Hilda was a devoted and active member of The Knights of Peter Claver- Ladies of Auxiliary Court 114 for almost 64 years and was a faithful member of Christ the King Church in Bellevue, LA.
Her duties included but were not limited to serving as the financial secretary of Court 114 and often going to members’ homes to obtain their dues and keep them active and up to date. No matter the time or place, Hilda made sure that her presence was made. She didn’t miss any family functions, births, birthday parties, graduations, and weddings.
When she entered a room, you could instantly feel that soul full of love and grace that always filled any space. She was a beautiful woman, one of faith and prayer whose strength was beyond words. We will always love her and will miss her dearly.
Mourning her departure, yet cherishing her memory are her three sons, Robert Carmouche (wife, Elizabeth) of Sunset, LA, Herbert Carmouche (wife, Michelle) and Preston Anthony Carmouche of Houston, TX; nine daughters, Syble Charlot, Lori Ann Pierre-August (husband, Paul) both of Opelousas, LA, Patricia Lastrapes (husband, Don) of Grand Coteau, LA, Rita Crane of Houston, TX, Jeanette Crummedyo, Elizabeth Anderson (husband, Jerome), Sherell Andres (husband, Paul Jr.), Wilda Rideau (husband, Errol) of Harvey, LA and Pamela Seamster (husband, Roderick) of Yorba Linda, CA,; 48 grandchildren, 91 great grandchildren, and 31 great -great grandchildren; three sisters –in-law, Eunice Brown, Josephine James and Joyce Mae Garriet and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charley Norman Sr. and Dorothy Strauss Norman Brown, husband, Preston Carmouche; one daughter, Alice Marie Carmouche; four sons-in-law, Joseph Lemelle, Matthew Crummedyo, John Bushnell and Richard Crane; two grandchildren, Angela Henry and Michael Lemelle; three great grandchildren, Zenavie Crier, Jamie Deville and Danielle Anderson; eight sisters, Aure’Lia Norman, Eva Jordan, Lorentine Sam, Hazel Jordan, Lillie Mae Bernard, Piola Chavis, Merlie Mae Carmouche and Dorothy Broussard; four brothers, Peter Norman, Domoville Norman, Charley Norman Jr. and Rogers Brown. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 PM to 7 PM on Sunday May, 19, 2019 at Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, Louisiana and on Monday, May 20, visitation will be observed from 9 AM to 11:45 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Grand Coteau, Louisiana.
Funeral Mass will begin at Noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.
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