Obituary for Adele Hart Blanchard
ADELE BLANCHARD OBITUARY
Adele Hart Blanchard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born on July 2, 1941 and was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. Mrs. Blanchard is survived by her loving son, Wellington Blanchard; sisters, Wendolyn Hampton, Shelia Eugene and Patrice McNeal; two grandchildren, Bailey Blanchard (daughter of Michael Blanchard and Shannon Alexander) and Jeremiah Blanchard (son of Gerard and Sherrie Blanchard), as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Adele was preceded in death by her husband, Wellington; sons, Michael and Gerard; father, Theodore Hart; mother and stepfather, Bernice and Wendell Eugene. Adele was passionately dedicated to her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, big sister, church volunteer, political activist and caregiver. She and her family relocated temporarily to Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina, but her love for the city provided the strength and resiliency to rebuild and return to New Orleans. Adele retired from Orleans Parish Schools, serving Johnson Lockett Elementary as a paraprofessional for 31 years. She touched the lives of many students and was always happy to recall her time caring for students and assisting teachers. She was a lifelong member and volunteer at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in New Orleans. She served on its board of directors and worked tirelessly on events and projects to benefit the church community. She received the Order of St. Louis Medallion Award by the Archdiocese of New Orleans for her volunteerism in support of her parish. Adele enjoyed gathering with family and friends and was most often the shining light and life of the party. Her family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff and caregivers at St. Luke's Nursing Home, St. Margaret's at Mercy Nursing Home and Hospice, where she spent the last years of her life. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life and legacy of the late Mrs. Adele Hart Blanchard will be held at St. James Major Catholic Church, 3736 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10 am. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Visitation 9 am in the church. Due to COVID variants, face masks and social distancing are highly encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank located at 700 Edwards Ave., New Orleans, LA. Memories and condolences may be expressed online at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.
Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 1, 2022.
Adele Hart Blanchard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born on July 2, 1941 and was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. Mrs. Blanchard is survived by her loving son, Wellington Blanchard; sisters, Wendolyn Hampton, Shelia Eugene and Patrice McNeal; two grandchildren, Bailey Blanchard (daughter of Michael Blanchard and Shannon Alexander) and Jeremiah Blanchard (son of Gerard and Sherrie Blanchard), as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Adele was preceded in death by her husband, Wellington; sons, Michael and Gerard; father, Theodore Hart; mother and stepfather, Bernice and Wendell Eugene. Adele was passionately dedicated to her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, big sister, church volunteer, political activist and caregiver. She and her family relocated temporarily to Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina, but her love for the city provided the strength and resiliency to rebuild and return to New Orleans. Adele retired from Orleans Parish Schools, serving Johnson Lockett Elementary as a paraprofessional for 31 years. She touched the lives of many students and was always happy to recall her time caring for students and assisting teachers. She was a lifelong member and volunteer at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in New Orleans. She served on its board of directors and worked tirelessly on events and projects to benefit the church community. She received the Order of St. Louis Medallion Award by the Archdiocese of New Orleans for her volunteerism in support of her parish. Adele enjoyed gathering with family and friends and was most often the shining light and life of the party. Her family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff and caregivers at St. Luke's Nursing Home, St. Margaret's at Mercy Nursing Home and Hospice, where she spent the last years of her life. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life and legacy of the late Mrs. Adele Hart Blanchard will be held at St. James Major Catholic Church, 3736 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10 am. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Visitation 9 am in the church. Due to COVID variants, face masks and social distancing are highly encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank located at 700 Edwards Ave., New Orleans, LA. Memories and condolences may be expressed online at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.
Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 1, 2022.