Sr. Schexnayder

Sr. Mary Philip Schexnayder, MSC
October 14, 1916 June 18, 2011

Sr. Mary Philip Schexnayder AKA Clarisse Schexnayder was born October 14, 1916 in Vacherie, Louisiana. She died at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas, Louisiana on June 18, 2011 at 10:30 PM.

She was preceded in death by her father, Adonis Schexnayder of Vacherie and her mother, Laura Waguespack Schexnayder of Vacherie four brothers: Stanley, Wiltz, Rene, Maurice and one sister, Eva Boudreaux. She is survived by two sisters: Margaret Troxclair and Rose Tanner and many extended family members.
She entered the Marianites of Holy Cross September 4, 1937, pronounced her first vows August 11, 1939 and her perpetual vows on August 11, 1943.
She was involved in elementary and high school teaching and administration in New Orleans, Houma, Lake Charles, and Eunice. She also taught French at Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans and traveled to France with students as she was very involved in the CODOFIL program Council for the Development of French in Louisiana.
Since 2005, she had been a well loved resident at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. She enjoyed speaking French with the other residents and the visitors and charmed many with her stories.
May she rest in peace and joy of Gods external embrace.
Wake service: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home, Thursday, June 23rd 8:30 AM 10:00 AM followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 AM in the chapel at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home.
Burial will be in St. Landry Cemetery in Opelousas
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Sr. Philip Schexnayder to the Marianites of Holy Cross, 1011 Gallier Street, New Orleans, LA., 70117.



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Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.

Visitation

Prompt Succor Nursing Facility Chapel
954 E. Prudhomme Lane
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, June 23, 2011
8:30 am 10:00 am

Service

Resurrection Mass

Prompt Succor Nursing Facility Chapel
954 E. Prudhomme Lane
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, June 23, 2011
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

St. Landry Cemetery
1020 North Main Street
Opelousas, LA  70570