Blanche Calhoun Gary

Published 12:00 am Saturday, March 18, 2023

A celebration of life with a graveside service for Mrs. Blanche Calhoun Gary, 98, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating.

Mrs. Blanche Gary, 98, resident of Delhi since 2017 and a former resident of New Iberia, was born August 11, 1924, in Forest, Texas. Mrs. Gary was raised in Lake Providence and passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Delhi.

Survivors are three grandchildren; Theresa Holmes and spouse Jason, Rhonda Holmes and Stephanie Holmes; numerous great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Mrs. Blanche Gary was preceded in death by her late husband Joe Gary; two sons, Sonny Holmes and Dickie Holmes; her parents Mamie Edna Rushing Calhoun and Jack Calhoun; two sisters, Eddie May Calhoun Murray and Ruby Calhoun Naff; and a brother R.C. Calhoun.

A special thanks to the staff of Deerfield Nursing, Rehab Center, Richland Parish Hospital staff and to her doctor Dr. Corey Albritton.

David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St., 893-3777, will be handling the arrangements.