Ouida and I first met years ago when we were both members of Beginning Experience as widowed members in the Diocese of Lafayette. Although I never met any of her family members or her daughter, I felt I knew all of you because she spoke so highly and so much about all of you. And I would receive Christmas cards with the grandchildren' pictures, know when you were going on family trips, etc. I knew how much she loved Sr. Carm and Fr.. Louie, and she sent me a picture of her and Father at his anniversary celebration. She was my soul sister. I loved her so very much, I live in Franklin and getting to Lafayette has been difficult because my husband has been ill for a couple of years now and I was not able to leave him. In face, the last time I spoke to Ouida was when he was in the Heart Hospital and I call tell by her voice just how ill she was. My heart was so heavy all day that I was not able to attend the funeral. My husband and I are both recovering from Covid. Please know how full my heart is for all of you......Marie, Carla, grandchildren, sisters, Sister, Father, all those who were blessed to have this beautiful woman in our lives. And now she's in her Eternal Home, in the arms of our Blessed Lord. Rest in Peace, my dearest friend.
Renee Stirling
4452 Irish Bend Rd.
Franklin, LA 70538
