Marcella Octave

Marcella, a resident of Vacherie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on December 19, 1950, to the union of the late Horace Domino Sr. and Julia Freeman Domino. She was married to Randell Octave Sr. on December 23, 1972. Everyone who knew Marcella experienced her big heart and loving spirit.

She was baptized at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. She graduated from Magnolia High School with the Class of 1969. She was employed by Oak Alley Plantation and Schexnayder Grocery Store in Vacherie, Louisiana, until her retirement.

Marcella loved cooking, spoiling her grandchildren, playing cards, playing croquet, baking, sewing, crocheting, making homemade wine, listening to her gospel CDs, and telling jokes. Most of all, she loved making tea cookies and pecan candy. She was affectionately known as the “Praline Queen.”

She is survived by her husband, Randell Octave Sr.; her sons, Randell Octave Jr. and Jarvis Octave (Marvinlette) of Vacherie; three grandchildren, Layla, Lyla, and Lola; her sister, Melanie Domino Dumas of Vacherie; her brothers, Horace Domino Jr. (Martha) and Macklin Domino Sr. (Sarah) of Vacherie; and her in-laws, Barbara Octave of New Orleans, Louisiana; Catherine Emery and Patricia Roussell of Vacherie, Louisiana; Rosalin (Rev. Collins) Trench of Gonzales, Louisiana; Ronald Octave of Vacherie, Louisiana; Nermia Butler of Vacherie, Louisiana; Edwin (Betsy) Octave III and Brad (Betty) Octave of Vacherie, Louisiana; Bryant (Patricia) Octave of Waco, Texas; Brian Octave of Gonzales, Louisiana; Kevin (Adrianne) Octave and Desiree Octave of Vacherie, Louisiana; Davis (Roma) Lumar of Edgard, Louisiana; and LaSandra (Terrell) Wilson of Hahnville, Louisiana.

She also leaves to cherish her memory her godchildren, Troy Dumas, Brian Domino, Tonta Octave Sr., Tremayne Trench Sr., and Angela Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Horace Domino Sr.; paternal grandparents, Donatien Domino and Noellie Osborn; maternal grandparents, Alcee Freeman Sr. and Melonie Steib; her brother, Henry Domino; her sister, Dorthy
Domino; her father-in-law, Edwin Octave Jr.; her mother-in-law, Lily Rose Octave; her brother-in-law, Ernest Dumas; her sister-in-law, Rosemary Domino; her longtime friend, Wilbert Greenup; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Gathering of Marcella's Family & Friends will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 13281 La-644, Vacherie, LA; visitation from 8:00AM to 10:00AM followed the Mass for 10:00AM.

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

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