Ethel Manuel

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EUNICE-Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel M. Manuel was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2006, at St. Anthonys Catholic Church with burial to follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Father Tom Voorhies officiated.

Mrs. Manuel, age 92 and a resident of Eunice, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 7:25 a.m. at her residence. She taught kindergarten at St. Edmund Elementary School for over 30 years. During that time, she served as President of the Mothers Club of St. Edmund. Mrs. Manuel was also very active in her church being a member of the Catholic Daughters for over 60 years.

During that time, she was Chairman of Charity for the association and was named Catholic Daughter of Year. Mrs. Manuel was also a member of the Ladies Alter Society and was named president for a term. She was also a member of the Supper Club and the Sewing Club. Mrs. Manuel was also known for her homemade yeast rolls that she made for the school fair.

She also loved gardening and on many occasions was picked for the garden of the week. Also, many times she would supply flowers straight from her yard for several occasions such as confirmations and Catholic Daughter events.

Mrs. Manuel was preceded in death by her husband, Delues Manuel, her son, Frances Manuel, three brothers, Ellard, Liverty, and Larry Manuel, and a sister, Willa Beatty.

The visitation was held at Ardoins Funeral Home beginning on Friday, June 16, 2006, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturyday, June 17, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. until time of services. A rosary was prayed Friday evening at 7:00 p.m.

Survivors include a sister, Barbara Ann Manuel of Eunice; three nieces, Bridgette Aronson of Covington, LA, Rosalind Lafleur of Eunice, and Harryette Winn of West Monroe; and two nephews, Anthony Manuel of Springhill, LA, and Joe Beatty of Panama City, FL; and 10 great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Edmund School.

Ardoins Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
1301 W Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Friday, June 16, 2006
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

St. Anthonys Catholic Church
310 W. Vine Street
Eunice, LA  70535
Saturday, June 17, 2006
11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Eunice, LA  70535

Memorial Contributions

St. Edmund Elementary School
331 N. 3rd Street
Eunice, LA  70535