1938
Gisela
2020
Gisela Elly Dora Benson
August 7, 1938 — September 16, 2020
Gisela L Benson passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Robert Devillo Benson. Mother of Gail C Craine (Thomas), Alan Corbeille (Yajaira), Diane C Hagan, Heidi C Williams (John) and Eric R. Corbeille. Grandmother of Jesse D Bonds (VaLorie), Jamie L Williamson (Caleb) , Yennyfferd T Lopez (Lenar), Maghan E Williams (Sam) Michelle M Corbeille (Vihn), Alan R Corbeille (Morgan), Robert L Williams, Brian N Corbeille (Audri), Darian E Hagan, Gabriella G Williams, Yajaira “Giselle” Corbeille (Tarik), Wallace Delph Hagan III and Cohen Couturier. Great-grandmother of Alvin A Lopez, Gabriel A Lopez, Jeremiah L Williamson, Valentina A Lopez, and Jonah Williamson. She is preceded in death by her parents, the late Elli Gunther and Konrad Lange and her siblings, the late Urusla O Crawford (Bill), Karlheinz Lange (Gisela), and Erica M Pippin (Pat). Loving aunt to Barbara Crawford , Darrell Crawford (Shirley), Debra Crawford (Mark), the late Patrick Pippin, Daisy Pippin and many nieces and nephews. She was born in East Berlin, Germany and resided in Harvey, Louisiana.
Gisela, originally born in East Berlin Germany, was certified as a Baker. She was accompanied by her mother Elli and sister Erica, sponsored to immigrate to the United States after escaping communist control, by the Charles C Kennedy American Legion Post 275 in Chicopee, Massachusetts. On December 13th, 1956 after a 12 year separation, the family reunited with Gisela’s sister Ursula and Bill Crawford, whom had petitioned for their asylum. Gisela worked hard to achieve her US Citizenship, was a proud conservative patriot, who was grateful for the opportunity she was gifted, to chase the American Dream.
Gisela married the late Alton R Corbeille and started her family in Chicopee, Mass. She was a seamstress and a master knitter. Gisela was a fabulous cook. Traditional German dishes were her specialty.
She then moved in 1974 to be closer to her sisters and mother, to Louisiana, the home state of Bill Crawford.
Gisela worked at Visko’s restaurant for 14 years and considered every employee like family. She still brags about teaching all the Terrytown kids, whom she loved, the value of hard work. She was a self-employed wallpaper installer until retirement.
Gisela is a member of the Fleet Reserve Branch 162 in Gretna, La. She loved the members of the fleet and enjoyed many birthday celebrations, Saints games, and loved to cook for all of her friends. Gisela loved her “Plaisance Bar” family as well. She loved socializing, dancing and was never afraid to share her point of view!
Gisela will be cherished in the memories of many and terribly missed by her family.
May God bless and rest her soul, God Speed.
Visitation will take place at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Services will follow.
Respectful to current guidelines, all attendees must wear face coverings/mask and practice distancing.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, stories and memories by visiting: www.mothefunerals.com .
Gisela, originally born in East Berlin Germany, was certified as a Baker. She was accompanied by her mother Elli and sister Erica, sponsored to immigrate to the United States after escaping communist control, by the Charles C Kennedy American Legion Post 275 in Chicopee, Massachusetts. On December 13th, 1956 after a 12 year separation, the family reunited with Gisela’s sister Ursula and Bill Crawford, whom had petitioned for their asylum. Gisela worked hard to achieve her US Citizenship, was a proud conservative patriot, who was grateful for the opportunity she was gifted, to chase the American Dream.
Gisela married the late Alton R Corbeille and started her family in Chicopee, Mass. She was a seamstress and a master knitter. Gisela was a fabulous cook. Traditional German dishes were her specialty.
She then moved in 1974 to be closer to her sisters and mother, to Louisiana, the home state of Bill Crawford.
Gisela worked at Visko’s restaurant for 14 years and considered every employee like family. She still brags about teaching all the Terrytown kids, whom she loved, the value of hard work. She was a self-employed wallpaper installer until retirement.
Gisela is a member of the Fleet Reserve Branch 162 in Gretna, La. She loved the members of the fleet and enjoyed many birthday celebrations, Saints games, and loved to cook for all of her friends. Gisela loved her “Plaisance Bar” family as well. She loved socializing, dancing and was never afraid to share her point of view!
Gisela will be cherished in the memories of many and terribly missed by her family.
May God bless and rest her soul, God Speed.
Visitation will take place at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Services will follow.
Respectful to current guidelines, all attendees must wear face coverings/mask and practice distancing.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, stories and memories by visiting: www.mothefunerals.com .
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gisela Elly Dora Benson, please visit our flower store.
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