Vernice Paul Marceaux

October 10, 1931 - January 13, 2022

Vernice Paul Marceaux Lake Arthur: Vernice Paul Marceaux was born on October 10, 1931, to Duprelon and Euphame Marceaux. He was absolutely adored by his parents and his sister Emelie! He was raised on rice farms in Cypress Pointe, Welsh and Thornwell, Louisiana and it was around Cypress Pointe where he met and married his beautiful wife of nearly 72 years, Lelya “Totee” Marceaux. Vernice and Totee settled in Thornwell, Louisiana where they raised seven children – Betty, Gerald, Sandra, Ella, Monica, Glenden and Skeith Marceaux. They proudly raised their children in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic church and afforded them all an education at St. Maria Goretti School in Lake Arthur. Vernice and Totee were active in their community, church and in their childrens’ school & lives. Their lives were centered around their children and their church. They were faithful parents and parishioners. In 2016 after more than 60 years in “the country” Vernice and Totee moved “to town” (Jennings) where Vernice quickly realized that if he were going to live in town he’d have to buy and wear short pants (his words). After retiring to town Vernice and Totee spent the majority of their time sitting in their sunroom watching the birds and squirrels. When they weren’t in their sunroom, they were probably enjoying their most notable hobby – dancing at DI’s! Vernice enjoyed a long, full, and happy life and was magnificently loved by his kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and great-great grandkids. In their minds and hearts, Vernice is the ideal of what all pawpaws should aspire to be and the supreme example of love and commitment. Vernice passed away on January 13, 2022. His family is ecstatic that he is now rejoicing with the angels, they will miss him every single day. Vernice is survived by his beautiful wife, Lelya “Totee” Marceaux, sons – Gerald Marceaux, Glenden (Sharla) Marceaux, Skeith (Merlene) Marceaux; daughters- Sandra LaPoint, Ella Fontenot, Monica Marceaux; Grandchildren Andrew (Iesha) Benoit, Karen Benoit, Kirk (Stephanie) Guidry, Craig (Roxi) Guidry, Stephanie Fontenot, Joseph (Kristi) Fontenot, Wesley Fontenot, Logan Doise, Zachary (Crystal Marceaux), Jachin (Brittney Broussard) Marceaux, Elijah (Samantha) Marceaux & Shelby (Hayden) Lambright. As well as 13 great grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial for Vernice Paul Marceaux will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur, LA on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Thornwell Cemetery. Those chosen to honor Vernice as his pallbearers are Zachary Marceaux, Jachin Marceaux, Elijah Marceaux, Wesley Fontenot, Andrew Benoit, and Craig Guidry. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Fontenot and Kirk Guidry. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur, LA beginning on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM until the time of his Funeral Mass at 2:00 PM with a Cursillo Rosary recited at 1:00 PM. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.