Claire Wright Roussel

Claire C. Wright Roussel passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Allyn P. “Rock” Roussel, Sr. Mother of Sr. Magdalita Roussel, O.S.U., Allyn P. “Rocky” Roussel, Jr., Wright J. Roussel (Johanna) and the late Jean Marie Roussel Marcel. Daughter of the late Matilda Chatlain Wright and George D. Wright, Sr. Sister of the late Floris Wright Krebs (Louis), George D. Wright, Jr. (Lois), and Raymond C. Wright (Ethel). Survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, as well as, several nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A lifelong resident of Algiers, La.
Claire was a graduate of Martin Behrman High School, Member of Algiers Little Theater, Member of Holy Name of Mary Parish for several years, Charter member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, serving the parish and school in numerous capacities and a Charter member of the Fleur de Lis Garden Club in which she was presented membership in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation “Circle of Roses.”
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care Center, 5600 General de Gaulle Drive, New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11:00 am. Visitation from 9:30 am until funeral time. Interment Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans, LA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care Center or National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
Mothe Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit www.mothefunerals.com .