Mercedes Mary Curtis-Louviere was born February 1, 1944, in Franklin and passed at 9:19 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Loreauville at the age of 75, at her daughter’s home with her loved ones by her side. Mercy was a native of Franklin and a resident of Loreauville for 33 years.

The family will receive visitors at David Funeral Home in New Iberia on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 8 a.m. until time of services.

A Rosary will be prayed in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, by the Men’s Rosary Group. After the Rosary, a eulogy will be given by her granddaughter Jaide Sumrall-DeRouen. A Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Loreauville on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11 a.m. with Father Barry Crochet officiating. Mrs. Louviere will be laid to rest following the Mass at Beau Pré Memorial Park in Jeanerette. 

The Readers will be her granddaughter Jaide Sumrall-DeRouen and her sister-in-law Collette Louviere-Rader. The Gift Bearers will be her grandsons Eran Usrey and Steven J. Sumrall. Vocalist Nicole Reaux will sing “Eyes on a Sparrow” and Vocalist Tiffany Stevens will sing “Lead Me To The Cross” and “In Your Hands” and Piper Nick Babineaux will play “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes.

The Pallbearers will be Randy Bircheat, Curtis Louviere, Steven J. Sumrall, Demetry Kenmuir, Joseph Curtis and Paulos Viator.

The Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve W. Sumrall and Beau DeRouen.

Mrs. Louviere was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Thomas Louviere; her parents, Julian J. Curtis, Bernice Guillotte Curtis Louviere; her step-father, Wilson Louviere; her brothers Henry, Kenneth and Lovelace Curtis; her infant twin daughters Mercy Ann and Mary Ann; son Slade Shane Thomas Louviere Sr. and great-grandson Kayden Briggs Usrey.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a talented hairdresser, seamstress, quilter and truck driver. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to Cajun dances and traveling. She toured 49 states, only missing Michigan, traveled abroad and went on 50 cruises in her lifetime. She had a great love for the outdoors and often took her grandchildren on fishing and camping trips. She was an avid collector of porcelain dolls, Indian décor, thimbles and antiques.  

She is survived by her loving companion Randy Bircheat; her daughter Scarlett Louviere-Sumrall and husband, Steve, of Loreauville; her son Curtis Louviere and wife, Megan, of Abbeville; and her step-daughter Kayann Louviere-Fanello and husband, Dominic, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee. 

She has 18 wonderful grandchildren Tanity, Jolie, Danielle, Amy, Amanda, Courtney, Eran, George, Demetry, Mary, Elizabeth, Slade Jr., Gabrielle, Jaide, Steven, Sierra, Erin and Carmen; 18 adored great-grandchildren Chyann, Avri, Chance, Elijah, Davis, Annakate, Ethan, Isabella, Brittain, Emma, Parker, Bryton, Ashlynn, Damian, Celes, Layna, Logann, Isabella and two due later this year; and one great-great grandchild Caden.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Wendy, Carrie, Doring, Lisa, Tonya and the entire staff of Acadian Hospice for their extraordinary care and compassion. 

A special thanks to Mr. Randy Bircheat for the love, care and devotion he has given our mother for the past three years. You will always have a special place in our hearts. 

You can sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org. 

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St., 369-6336, is in charge of the arrangements.  

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home, 369-3341, 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.