Mary Gaspard Simon

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Gaspard Simon, 78, who died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor.  She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services.

Mary was a doting mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family will remember her for her fabulous cooking, especially her pot roast which she generated the darkest gravy.  She always had a paper towel nearby.

She is survived by her son, Todd R. Simon and his wife, Phylis of Lafayette; daughter, Tammy Broussard and her husband, Leewood "T-Boy" of Erath; three grandchildren, Coy Simon and his wife, Danielle, Jade Simon and Austin Simon; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rene Gaspard, Sr. and the former Alite Hebert; sister, Willie Mae LeBouef; and brothers, Wilton, Dalton, Preston, Calvin, and Rene Gaspard, Jr.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.  A rosary will be prayed at 11:00 AM.