Velma “Tunie-Ma” Poche

Velma “Tunie Ma” Poche’ transitioned into eternal life on February 10, 2024 at the age of 90 to be with her husband Curtis Poche Sr. and eldest son Curtis Poche’ Jr. alongside her mother, Corrine B. Clofer; father, Whitney Toups; brother, Harold Clofer; and sister, Eva Mae Sealy.

She was a lifelong resident of Wallace, Louisiana where she was known for her cooking, generosity, and kindness. She worked in the shrimping industry for numerous years before deciding to devout (all) her time to her children.

Her memories will be cherished by her three children: Whitney, Patricia Ann, and Shawn Christopher (Sybil) Poche; four siblings: Milton, Hazel, and Haywood Clofer; Betty Jean Love; eight grandchildren: Brent, Teruko, Kenya, Teyoko, Triciaka and Raquel Poche’, Triana Stewart (David) and Dentrell Bovie, five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Velma’s home-going celebration will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 am at New Greater St. Peter Baptist Church 200 W. 3rd Street Edgard, Louisiana 70049. Viewing starts at 9:00 am and will end at the start of service. Employees of Enterprise Holding Corporation, LSR Sugar Refining and Walmart Distribution are welcome to attend. Interment to follow at Young Cemetery. Final care and professional services have been entrusted to
Treasure of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, Louisiana 70052.

“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!”