Gladys Louise Aucoin Smith

Gladys Louise Aucoin Smith passed away on March 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frank “Smitty” Thomas Smith, Sr. Mother of Paula J. Smith, Christopher J. Smith, and the late Phyllis S. Figaro and Frank “Sonny” T. Smith, Jr. Grandmother of Tina, Guy, Frank III, Aaron, Suzanne, Pam, and the late Amy Grace, Jolin Jude, and Marie Elena. Great-grandmother of Frank McNish, Jacqueline, Elaina Mae, Frank IV, Joshua, Austie, Jeanne-Michelle, Katelyn, John Curtis, Matthew, Jordan, and Alexandra. Great-great-grandmother of Kyleigh, Emily, Diesel, Hunter, and Noah. Daughter of the late Joseph O. Aucoin and Odile Eliser Aucoin. Sister of the late Gertrude A. Gambino, Joseph A. Aucoin, Jessie A. Constant, and Cassie Grace A. McClure. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age 104, a native of Garyville, LA, and lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish. Gladys and her late husband will be remembered for their undying loyalty and love for the people of Grand Isle. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose light shone bright each day that she lived. Special thanks to Dr. Gary Birdsall and his staff, Lady of the Sea Hospital, and West Jefferson Hospital for their love and support; much gratitude also expressed to David Bowers, Galen Smith, Lois Guiterrez, Frankie Marullo, Martha Price, Mary Anne Beauregard, Mary Beth Folse, and Hawley Family.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072 on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 1:30 PM. Interment Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum, Westwego, LA. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:30 AM until funeral time. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .