Gloria Ann Gautreaux (Ezidore) Obituary (1939 - 2023)

Gloria Ann Gautreaux was born on December 15, 1939, to the late Wiltz Ezidore and Gertrude Donald in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was an only child. Gloria was baptized and christened as a baby at St. Michael Catholic Church of Convent, Louisiana. She received her first communion in 1st grade and confirmation in 12th grade. Gloria continued her work in the church for years by playing the organ for St. Michael Catholic Church. She later joined the Young Pilgrim Baptist Church of Convent Louisiana, pastored by Rev. Welma Jackson. Her favorite scripture was Psalms 23: 1 - 4 "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me". Gloria received her education in the public school system of Saint James Parish and went on to graduate from Cypress Grove in the year of 1957. Due to the love Gloria had for teaching and impacting the lives of children, she went on to continue her education at Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana where she successfully completed and received a bachelor's degree in the area of Elementary Education in the year of 1972. Gloria worked for several schools throughout her career. Central Romeville Elementary of Romeville, Louisiana, Mc. Donald #19 and Schaumburg Elementary of New Orleans, and ended her teaching career working at Xavier University teaching Early Education where she retired after 32 years of service. Although Gloria was very proud of her position and achievements, her greatest moments were as a mother. Gloria gave birth to 4 children: Joseph "JoJo" Bolden, Curtis "Bootsey" Gautreaux, Chadwick Gautreaux, and Chonita Gautreaux. She was a wonderful mother and provided a loving, nurturing home to each of them. Gloria loved and adored children so much, that she not only raised her children but had her hand in raising many children in the neighborhood as well. Her saying was, "it takes a village", and she lived by that saying. Her home was never without children. Her house was the place to be in the Convent area. She cooked for the neighborhood and always felt nobody's cooking was better than hers. Gloria was also content doing a few of her other favorite hobbies which consisted of playing cards and taking rides to the casino. The Lord knew that Gloria's physical being was becoming weary, so on February 10, 2023, He called her by her name and gave her peace, at the age of 83. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Wiltz Ezidore and Gertrude Donald; sons, Joseph "JoJo" Bolden and Curtis "Bootsey" Gautreaux, and both paternal and maternal grandparents. Gloria leaves to cherish her beloved memories to her devoted children, Chadwick (Kathleen) Gautreaux and Chonita Gautreaux; grandchildren, J'Nique Gray, Candace and Chassidy Gautreaux, Chantel and Curtis Fitch, Shariah Wolfe, and Travis and Kirsten Davis; great-grandchildren, Juelz Gautreaux, Kane Aguillard, and Khyi Session; eight Godchildren, Carla Banks, Gloria Campbell, Nona Bolden, Dejuan Karry, Angie Steptore, Samantha Gray, Walter Bolden, and Thomas Washington; three devoted friends, Mary Ann Washington, Geraldine Bolden, and Gail LeBoeuf; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 6484 LA-44, Convent, LA 70723. Visitation will be held from 9am to 10am. Mass will begin at 10am. Private family burial. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!"