Gladys Placide

Gladys Anderson Placide, of Reserve, La. passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at her daughter's home surrounded by the love of family on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable generation. Growing up in an era defined by immense historical change, along with other members of her generation, she carried the stories, traditions and values of her family into the modern day.

Gladys was born on December 18, 1938, in Mt. Airy, La., to the late John Anderson and Elizabeth Kennard Telfair Anderson and reared in Garyville, La. As a young member of New Hopeful Baptist Church, she accepted Christ at the age of 8 and was baptized in the Mississippi River by Rev. Neal Brown. She attended Pilgrim Baptist Church where she served as an usher. In 2006, she joined First Community Antioch Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Women's and Mass Choir. Gladys was educated in the public school system of St. John the Baptist Parish, and she attended Fifth Ward High School, Reserve, La.

Gladys dedicated her life to her career as a Nurse's Aide at Twin Oaks Nursing Home and Chateau Nursing Home. She was also employed by Terrance Daycare and Learning Center, Switchboard Operator/Nurse at Godchaux Henderson Sugar Refinery, Sewell Plastics. Gladys also served as Commissioner for the State of Louisiana Voting, and she was an outstanding Nanny.

Gladys enjoyed sewing, tending to her blooming garden, and caring for her fur babies. Beyond her many accomplishments, she will be remembered for her spirited (Fussing) personality, legendary cooking (oyster dressing, crawfish bisque and the BEST fried pork chops), an infectious smile, and joyful laughter. As the matriarch and the last of her generation, she was our family's living link to the past. While we mourn the end of that beautiful era, we take comfort in knowing she is now reunited with the loved ones who went before her.

Gladys was married to the late Paul Placide, Sr, and to that union they were blessed with Maxine, Paul Jr (KooKoo), Todd and Kellie.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth, Son, Paul "KooKoo" Placide Jr, granddaughter TodMonique Placide, great-granddaughter Cori M. Burl, great-grandsons Denzelle Patrick Joseph Jr., Dequincy Joseph, Drake Joseph, Todd Joseph, her siblings Isaiah Telfair, Sr., Robert Anderson(Hattie), Arthur Anderson(Claudia), Clarence Anderson, Edna Wright Jackson (Shirley), and Leona Anderson Wishom(Johnny, Sr.), nephews William Wright, Wilbur Wright, Milton Telfair, nieces Joyce Telfair Lewis and Marion Telfair.

To cherish her memory, she leaves her children: Maxine Placide Robinson (Edward), Todd Anthony Placide, Kellie Placide Stewart (Craig), her beloved grandchildren: Gabrielle, Cleveland, Marcus, Roderick, Cast, Kaylon, Ilesha, Paul 111, Keith, Kirby, Lil Todd, Ishekia, Jamal, Dontrielle, Tyrone, Ashton, Denzelle, Kennedy, Camryn and Kaci; 46 great-grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren whom she adored dearly. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Constance Placide, a goddaughter, Shamyra Johnson, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Also, her Sunday-School teacher Debra Howard, devoted friends Lois Duhe, Sylvia and John "Skinny" Clayton, Roland and Pat Williams, Joann Mason, Patricia "Dee Dee" Hayes, Joyce Vampran, Mary Belvin. Bonus Church Daughter Sandra Harper, bonus son Ra'Shad Green, devoted nieces Margie Robertson, Jacqueline Wishom, Lesa Anderson, devoted nephews, Johnny "June" Wishom Jr., Jeryl Wishom, Honoray Wright, and Isaiah Telfair Jr. As well as, Darryl Armont and Kevin Armant, Shirley Anderson, Mary Clark, Dwayne" Bingo" Fleming and Darryl "DaRoo" Cook. Lastly, let’s not forget her fur babies: MeMee, Sparkle, Cody, Nico, Domino, Cinnamon, SnoBall, and most of all, Cain.

Special thanks to her Primary Care Doctor, Dr. Terry Cummins, the staff at Our Lady of the Lake, East Jefferson Hospital and St. Catherine's Hospice.

A Celebration of Life for Gladys will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Hwy. 3125, Lutcher, LA 70071; visitation from 9:00AM to 11:00AM followed by the service for 11:00AM. Entombment St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery, 1550 Jefferson Hwy., Reserve, LA 70084.

Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.

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