Wilda Melancon Gary Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wilda “Tee” Melancon Gary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet and loving, Wilda “Tee” Melancon Gary, who passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, May 28th in Abbeville, Louisiana. Wilda was born on August 23th, 1930 in Pecan Island, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Vermilion parish. She was first and foremost a loving mother, sister and friend. She was among the hardest of workers; from picking cotton in her youth, to a career of cooking and serving the public at Abbeville General Hospital. Over the many years that she worked there, she helped develop recipes that are still in use today. She was a friend to everyone she met and cared for others more than herself. Wilda enjoyed listening to jokes, she had a very infectious laugh. Another favorite thing of hers to do was reminisce about, “the good old days”. She will be dearly missed, and in our hearts forever. She is survived by her son, Freddie Gary, Jr.; daughters, Betty Farmer and Connie Connor; grandchildren, Norris “Bam” Miguez Jr., Dodie Albert, Brandon Farmer, Jeramie Gary, and Angela Connor; great grandchildren, Drea Darby, Demi Boudreaux, Dawson Albert, Kayla Gary, Kaden Gary, John Stoute, Kinley Farmer, Gage Farmer; Great Great Grandchildren; sisters, Joyce “Henny” McClellan, Melba “TT” Adams, Geraldine “Dean” Frederick, Genell “Poogie” West. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel “Sambo” Melancon and Effie Broussard Melancon; Loving Husband, Freddie Gary, Sr. ;Daughters, Deana Rose Gary and Ellen “T-Poon” Gayle Gary; Grandson, Joshua Connor; Brothers, Minus “Bud” Melancon and Whitney “Sonny” Melancon; Sisters, Hazel Griffin, Velta Babineaux, Rosalie “ Pap” Vincent and Lois “Goose” Campisi. The family wishes to give a special thanks to all of the people who called and visited with her each day; and also, to Bam and the many medical caregivers for taking such wonderful care of her. Dear mom may you rest in peace and may our sweet Lord take care of you the way you took care of so many for so long here on earth. Your pain is now gone and our memories of you forever, we love you mom. Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.CypressFunerals.com Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Wilda Melancon Gary

August 23, 1930 - May 28, 2020