Merza (Cradeur) Smith, age 89, of Eunice, La., died Thursday, March 25, 2010, at her residence in Eunice, La. .

She is survived by her

Two Daughters, Nora Carriere & Herbert of Avondale, La. Dolores Daigle & Robert of Eunice, La.

Two Sons, Gilbert Blanchard of Eunice, La. Randy Blanchard & Rebecca of Mamou, La.

One Brother, Gabriel LeDoux, Jr. of Jennings, La.

Twenty One grandchildren Forty Three great-grandchildren numerous great great grandchildren Preceded in death by his Parents, Homer Cradeur & Rose Moliter; 1st. Husband, Wilfred Blanchard; 2nd. Husband, John Smith, Son, Robert Blanchard; Sisters, Beulah Hoffpauir, Louisa Vasseur; Brothers, Eugene, Edgar, & Wilson Credeur.

A visitation is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday, March 26, 2010 with a rosary pending. Reopen at 8:00 AM Saturday. A funeral service by Fr. Wayne Duet will be at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Richard at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 27, 2010 . Burial to follow at St. Edward's Cemetery in Richard, La. Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 121 S. 6th. Street of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.