Thayer Mae "Terry" Gournay Seely


EUNICE - Entered into eternal peace on May 31, 2008 at Eunice Manor among her loving family, friends and staff. She was the cherished wife of Gerald R. Seely and is survived by three children; Deborah T. Vincent, wife of Donald H. Vincent; Stephanie A. Seely; and Renee S. Daniel, wife of Tim W. Daniel; a brother, Harold Gournay; and was preceded in death by Hill Gournay, her brother and Bessie Gournay, her sister-in-law. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and a grandson.

She was a native of Eunice, Louisiana but resided in New Orleans for 60 years. As an avid golfer, she won 7 Ladies' Golf Championships at Audubon Golf Club, and many golf tournaments. She was a member of the Garden Club and received many ribbons for her unique designs and loved to cook.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to the funeral services at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice at 1301 W. Laurel Avenue on June 4, 2008 at 1 pm. Phone number (337) 457-3371. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society: 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 833-4024.

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Published in the Daily World (Opelousas, LA) - June 3, 2008