Barbara Cason

OPELOUSAS-A Celebration of Life Service for Barbara Gayle DeVillier Cason, age 53, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Msgr. Keith J. DeRouen will officiate the services. Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park.

Barbara passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at Opelousas General Health System surrounded by her family. She was born on December 2, 1961, to Leland and Grace Lalonde of Opelousas. Despite being born with Cerebral Palsy, she lived life to the fullest. Barbara, affectionately known as "Sis" to her family, resided in Shreveport for many years. While there, she met and married the love of her life, Vernon Edward "Eddie" Cason. Barbara who was a beautiful soul with a radiant smile, enjoyed family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and especially Zydeco music and festivities.

She is survived by brothers, Lenny DeVillier and wife, Sharon of Opelousas; Dale DeVillier and wife, Charlotte of Lawtell; and Kenny DeVillier and wife, Shelly of Lafayette; her sister, Shelia DeVillier Kidder and husband, Paul of Denham Springs; sisters-in-law, Lisa Goudeau DeVillier and Carolyn Ortego DeVillier; and mother-in-law, Ruth Cason of Shreveport. She is also survived by her aunts, Hazel Phillips, Beatrice Stelly, and Anna Mae Knott; and her uncle, Lawrence "Pete" DeVillier, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Edward "Eddie" Cason; parents, Leland and Grace Lalonde DeVillier; her brothers, Mike, Carl, Leland , Glenn, "Tiny", and David K. DeVillier; and nephew, Lenny Paul DeVillier, Jr.

Visiting hours will be observed in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Barbara's memory to the Cerebral Palsy Clinic, 841 E. Bellevue Street, Opelousas, LA, 70570.

The family would like to extend immense gratitude and appreciation to Agape Total Care and to all of her aides who provided excellent care for Barbara. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to all of the doctors and staff of Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, and to PCU of Opelousas General Health System.

Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, LA.

Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Service

Catholic Funeral Service

Sibille Funeral Home Chapel
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
12:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Bellevue Memorial Park
4833 Highway 182
Opelousas, LA  70570

Memorial Contributions

Cerebral Palsy Clinic of Opelousas
841 E. Bellevue Street
Opelousas, LA  70570