Elda Doucet

Elda “L’Da” Collins Doucet, 85, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, La., died Aug. 24, 2015.

Mrs. Doucet was an elementary school teacher for 42 years in Lafourche Parish and Vermillion Parish. She was the author of the 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 and member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Mgsr. Carroll Badeaux Council.

Mrs. Doucet is survived by children, Shannon “Butch” (Linda) Doucet, Patricia Doucet, Marilyn (Russell) Stanley and Rodney (Jan) Doucet; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Englove “Brother” Collins’ and sisters, Eleanor Curol and Dorothy Wiseman.

Mrs. Doucet will donate her body to science to assist the future of medical research.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Masses for Mrs. Doucet or to a charity of your choice in her name.

(Samart-Mothe Funeral Home)

Elda Doucet