Earlie Scrantz

Ode to our Mother God's love is eternal; our mother's love was maternal. God loves without exception; our mother's love was perfection. A gentle soul she has always been; a faithful servant until reckoning. She taught us strength, dignity, and love; her love was perfect, as though straight from above. The world is better for having known her; we weep with heartache for having lost her. She is knocking today at Heaven's door; the worries of the world, she will know no more. She shall this day, see our dear Lord's face; our mother, our precious, will feel his grace. Rejoice, Rejoice, no more pain, no more sorrow; except for us, who selfishly feel hollow. Eternal bliss be unto you Mom. The love and adoration that we feel for you, is the only thing that will see us through. God loves you dearly, as do all of us! Cecilia- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, on Monday, March 12, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia, for Earlie Guidry Scrantz, 86, who passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Rev. Michael Delcambre will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. Mrs. Scrantz was the owner of Scrantz's Seafood Restaurant for 14 years and the owner of R S Seafood and Grocery, in Grand Anse, until her retirement. In her free time she enjoyed working crossword puzzles and looked forward to having coffee with her brothers and sisters every Sunday morning. A devout Catholic, Earlie was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and prayed the Rosary daily, offering prayers and intentions for those in need. Her care, concern and love for her family was deep and unconditional. She was quite an exceptional cook, and enjoyed cooking for her family and hosting family gatherings. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Joseph Scrantz of Cecilia; two sons, Curley Scrantz and wife, Renella, of Cecilia, and Ernest Chris Scrantz and wife, Marcia, of The Woodlands, TX; two daughters, Judy Breaux and husband, Alton, of Poche Bridge, and Charlene Broussard and husband, Sidney, of Butte LaRose; two brothers, James Guidry of Henderson, and Earl Guidry (her twin brother) and wife, Evelina, of Port Allen; one sister, Grace Dupuis of Breaux Bridge; eight grandchildren, Melanie Morgan and husband, Kevin, Kelly Scrantz and wife, Lindsey, Colette Martinez and husband, Chip, Teila Dore and husband, Jason, Dana Broussard and wife, Shellie, Colby Broussard and wife, Claire, Quintin Scrantz, and Stefan Scrantz; and 17 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julien and Loretta Latiolais Guidry; two brothers, Ivan and Ernest Guidry; and her sister, Anna Dean Peltier. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm on Sunday and continue on Monday at 7:00 am until 9:30 am. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Sunday. Pallbearers will be Dana Broussard, Kevin Morgan, Quintin Scrantz, Colby Broussard, Brooks Martinez and Stefan Scrantz. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Morgan and Brett Martinez. The family would like to thank all the caregivers for their wonderful help. This allowed our mother to spend her final days at home and as comfortable as possible, which was her wish. Special thanks should go to Liz Scrantz, Tonya Wiltz, Heart of Hospice, and Concepts of Care Home Health. Pellerin Funeral Homeof Cecilia(337-667-6464), is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com