Isabelle Regina Howard Narcisse

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Proverbs 31

Isabelle Howard Narcisse age 68, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Westwego, Louisiana, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

As preordained by God, Isabelle Regina Howard graced this world on August 16, 1955, as the beloved daughter of Oregan and Ethel Howard, Sr. She became the fifth of nine offspring born into this union. She was baptized in the Catholic faith at St.Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Marrero, Louisiana. Isabelle became a proud honor graduate of L.W. Higgins Senior High School, Marrero, Louisiana, and then continued her education at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she received a B.S. in Business Administration and Secondary Education.

With dedication and commitment, Isabelle found employment at Chevron in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she retired with over 20 years of service and later began another journey at Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, Louisiana, dedicating over a decade of service assisting students and staff. Isabelle had a generous spirit and huge heart full of compassion that radiated throughout her tenure as she motivated and encouraged students at Archbishop Shaw High School.

On September 7, 1991, Isabelle Howard was united in holy matrimony to James Narcisse and to this union two beloved sons were born Jeremy and Cullen Narcisse. She was a loving, caring and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. A virtuous woman who was conscious of her family at all times. She adored her family and loved her nieces and nephews dearly. She cherished family memories with lots of photos that captured beautiful precious moments.

Pondering her heavenly departure and treasuring her legacy are her devoted and loving husband James Narcisse and two dedicated sons Jermey and Cullen Narcisse; three caring grandchildren Kayden Guidry, Aubrey and Addison Narcisse; sisters: Valerie (James) Favorite, Phyllis Nicholas, and Verlyn Melancon; brothers: James, Lawrence, Arnold (Melinda), Rodney and Kevin Howard; sisters-in-law Mercedes Clarke, Mildred (Norman) Armour and Elnoria Narcisse; brothers-in-law Paul (Doris) Narcisse; Godchildren Jarrett Howard and Ethan Nicholas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends whom she loved dearly. Isabelle Howard Narcisse will truly be missed.

Family members awaiting Isabelle's arrival; her loving parents Oregan Howard, Sr. and Ethel Isom Howard; grandparents John Lee and Laura Isom, Sr. and Ernest and Nettie Howard, Sr.; great grandmother, Isabella Smallwood; brothers Dennis Howard and Oregan Howard, Jr.; niece Jeanette Conerly; nephew Ross Jackson; great nephew, Chase Favorite; father-in-law Joseph Narcisse; mother in-law Gladys Narcisse; brothers in-law, Fedrick Clarke, Barry Melancon, Ernest Narcisse, and Morrison Narcisse; and sister in-law, Sandra Howard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 13281 LA-644, Vacherie, Louisiana, on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:00 am. Fr. Mike O'Rourke, officiating. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m., Recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 a.m followed by a Tribute of Life. Interment at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Highway, Gramercy, La 70052.

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