Elsie "BB" Plaisance

Elsie Jean “BB” Bourg Gaston Plaisance, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was a native of Dulac and a resident of Houma for many years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on January 6, 2020 in Chapel Dauphine at Chauvin Funeral Home beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at St. Francis Cathedral on January 7, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

Elsie is survived by her husband, Sedric Joseph Plaisance; sons, Richard Gaston (Linda), David Gaston (Laurie), Billy Gaston (Tammy); grandchildren, Brian Gaston, Andree’ Falgout, James, Stephen, and Nicholas Gaston, Tracie Bruno, Rachel Petty, Renee’ Rhodes; 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren.         

Elsie is preceded in death by her 1^st husband, Wilbur J. Gaston, her parents, Felix and Albertine Voisin Bourg; sons, Ray and Wayne Gaston; brothers, Ruffin, Eba, Robert, and Edward Bourg; sister, Lucille Bourg Plaisance and daughter in law Jackie Charpentier Gaston.

Elsie was a beautiful woman who served and loved her Lord and devoted to St. Mother Cabrini. She took pride in her family and leaves a legacy behind. She enjoyed family gatherings, loved taking pictures, and making people laugh. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales and member of American Legion Ladies Axillary. She also enjoyed writing stories about her Cajun way of life and on her pastime, she enjoyed visiting casinos with her family. Elsie now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be dearly missed.

The family would like to thank Terrebonne Home Health Care, Haydel Memorial Hospice, Nancy Warren Faucheaux. The family is sincerely grateful for the excellent care she received from you all.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Elsie Plaisance.