Elvie Abshire Leger

Elvie Abshire Leger, born May 21, 1927, reached her final destination Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

Awaiting in anticipation for her arrival was her husband, Gurvis Leger, Sr.; her daughter, Neva Linscombe; her grandson, Robert Linscombe; her sister, Alta Mae Istre; and her brother, Rufus Abshire.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service, with Rev. James Townley, Pastor of First Pentecostal Church of Jennings, officiating.

Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Ms. Elvie is survived by four daughters, Yvonne Gypin and her husband Travis of Pineville, Ruby Mire and her husband Buford of Ball, Cathy Harris and her husband Dean of Crowley and Delana Bergeron of Welsh; one son, Gurvis Leger, Jr., and his wife Cindy of DeRidder; one son-in-law, Bobby Linscombe and his wife Cindy of Crowley; one sister, Verdie Oliver and her husband John of Texas; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 16 great great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers honored to serve are her grandsons, Steven Harris, Mark Harris and Luke Leger; great-grandsons, Jarrett Leblan, and Zachary Harris; and Brad Roy.

The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff at Encore Health Care and Rehabilitation, Grace Hospice, Dr. Santinder Saini and Gretchen John, NP, for their loving care.

Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geeseyferguson.com.