Faye Breland Cemo

Faye Breland Cemo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after suffering from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 84. Faye was the daughter of the late Burnis and Annie Belle Breland. Faye was a native of Tylertown, Mississippi and a resident of Gretna, Louisiana for over 60 years. In the mid 1950s, she did what no member of her family had ever done and moved away from her rural upbringings, and took to city life in New Orleans, Louisiana. Faye was the loving wife of the late Anthony Cemo, Jr. for thirty nine years, and the devoted mother of Maria Gilmore (Wayne), Cindy LeBlanc (Joseph), and Angela Cemo . She was the loving grandmother of Rocky Sapia (Gillian), Dominique Hinkel (Matt), Dr. Joseph LeBlanc IV (Sara), and Brandon LeBlanc; and was adored by great-grandchildren Kyle and Penelope Sapia ; and Vivian and Caroline Hinkel .She was the loving sister of Mary Ann Relle (Sal), Carolyn Breland Talley and the late Elton Breland (Janice); and is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Faye was employed as a Court Reporter for the 24th Judicial District Court of Jefferson Parish for 24 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, and was a devoted member of the Catholic Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM all at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA. A private interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, everyone will be required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Galactosemia Foundation, International Hip Dysplasia Institute or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements.