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Krotz Springs – Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2017 for Elmyra L. Barker at First Baptist Church in Krotz Springs. Brother Chad Bolfa will officiate the services. Burial will follow at the First Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ms. Barker, age 78 and resident of Krotz Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.
Elmyra loved to read the Bible. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Elmyra will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her sons, Charlie Gautreaux and wife, D.J., Tim Goutro and wife, Kathy and Nathan Goutro and wife, Marlyn; daughter, Myra Elizabeth Deville; brothers, Allan Gilbert and Don Simmons; nieces, Elsie and Linda; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elsie and Harvey Gilbert; sister, Mary Hayes; son, Foster Goutro, Jr.; father, Donovan Simmons; and brother, Henry Simmons.
Visitation will be held at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. and continue all night until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2017.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Goutro, Jr., Foster Goutro, III, Tim Elvin Goutro, Spencer Fontenot, Bryce Fournerat and Tim Elvin Goutro, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com
LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs, 239 8th Street, Krotz Springs, LA (337) 942-2638 has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Guestbook Entries
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We knew Myra when she worked at Cannatellas years ago. I always enjoyed talking with her there . She was such a nice lady. Our sympathy goes out to the family. May God comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119:76
Amber Micka
Monroe, LA -
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Billy Majors Family
Melville, LA -
Such a sweet and friendly lady. So sorry for your loss Nathan, Liz, Bro Foster and Gabby and all the family. God comfort and be with you now and the days ahead. Love and Prayers
Emma Gay Bertrand
Melville, LA -
God bless this lovely family. We will miss aunt Myra. Love and forever missed . Love ya Ann
Ann clum
Port barre, LA -
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. Love y’all
Cathy Fournerat
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I'm going to miss her so much. She always had a smile for me, and baby ed me.I left her a cross on front porch and walked around my yard for flowers blooming and there weren't many but cut what I had and put on porch. She would always compliment me on yard and flowers so I left a few of them. Goodbye Ms Myra. Sleep well.
Dolores Sanders
Krotz Springs, LA -
My heart is so heavy yet happy at the same time. She was such a loving, caring, happy soul who will be greatly missed. I'm sad I will not be able to make it to say my final goodbyes, but I'm happy knowing she knows my love for her and we will meet again one day!
Maria Campbell
Noblesville, IN -
My heart is sad on the loss of this gem.I worked with Myra at the mobile and we became very close.myra was one of a kind. God how she loved her children and grandchildren.I am from Melville but I only knew her daughter and Foster jr. but from talking to her I felt I knew her son's.Myra had strong faith in God , and there is no doubt she will walk around heaven until we all meet again.She will live on in my and so many people's heart.Be Strong.I know this is a pain like no other but time heals all wounds but nothing will take away your wonderful memories..Gone but never ever forgotten.
Janice Borel
Breaux Bridge, LA -
My deepest sympathies to the Goutro family. Please know that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Arleen C. Doucet
Opelousas, LA
Condolences(9)
Sign GuestbookAmber Micka
Tuesday, October 31, 2017Monroe, LA
We knew Myra when she worked at Cannatellas years ago. I always enjoyed talking with her there . She was such a nice lady. Our sympathy goes out to the family. May God comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119:76
Billy Majors Family
Saturday, October 14, 2017Melville, LA
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Emma Gay Bertrand
Saturday, October 14, 2017Melville, LA
Such a sweet and friendly lady. So sorry for your loss Nathan, Liz, Bro Foster and Gabby and all the family. God comfort and be with you now and the days ahead. Love and Prayers
Ann clum
Friday, October 13, 2017Port barre, LA
God bless this lovely family. We will miss aunt Myra. Love and forever missed . Love ya Ann
Cathy Fournerat
Friday, October 13, 2017,
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. Love y’all
Dolores Sanders
Friday, October 13, 2017Krotz Springs, LA
I'm going to miss her so much. She always had a smile for me, and baby ed me.I left her a cross on front porch and walked around my yard for flowers blooming and there weren't many but cut what I had and put on porch. She would always compliment me on yard and flowers so I left a few of them. Goodbye Ms Myra. Sleep well.
Maria Campbell
Thursday, October 12, 2017Noblesville, IN
My heart is so heavy yet happy at the same time. She was such a loving, caring, happy soul who will be greatly missed. I'm sad I will not be able to make it to say my final goodbyes, but I'm happy knowing she knows my love for her and we will meet again one day!
Janice Borel
Thursday, October 12, 2017Breaux Bridge, LA
My heart is sad on the loss of this gem.I worked with Myra at the mobile and we became very close.myra was one of a kind. God how she loved her children and grandchildren.I am from Melville but I only knew her daughter and Foster jr. but from talking to her I felt I knew her son's.Myra had strong faith in God , and there is no doubt she will walk around heaven until we all meet again.She will live on in my and so many people's heart.Be Strong.I know this is a pain like no other but time heals all wounds but nothing will take away your wonderful memories..Gone but never ever forgotten.
Arleen C. Doucet
Thursday, October 12, 2017Opelousas, LA
My deepest sympathies to the Goutro family. Please know that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.