Mary Velma "Toot" Serrette

Cecilia, Louisiana - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia honoring the life of Mary Velma Serrette, 87, who passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes.

A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home in Cecilia on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

A Rosary will be prayed at 1:00 PM on Monday.

Rev. Michael Richard will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Madelyn Hebert, Kennedi Taylor, Debi Landry. Gift bearers will be Rylee Lamb and Zaylie Serrette. Music will be provided by Tommy LeBlanc.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Velma "Toot" Serrette, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 5, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on June 9, 1939, Velma lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Velma was a devoted spouse to her husband, Joseph Lester Serrette. Together, they built a loving family. Velma had a passion for family gatherings, cooking, and crafting precious moments that would be cherished for generations. Her love for life extended into her hobbies, as she enjoyed camping, dancing, and engaging in lively games of Pokeno and Bourrée. A former school bus driver, she was deeply committed to the education and welfare of children, often volunteering as a substitute teacher.

Velma's unwavering spirit and zest for life will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the joy she brought to every occasion.

Velma will be missed dearly, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, who carry forward the love and joy she shared with each of them.

"She was a great wife and mother, who made the impossible, possible."

She is survived by her spouse, Joseph Lester Serrette of 71 years; son, Darrell (Carolyn) Serrette; daughters, Debi Landry and Daisy (Kirk) Taylor; sister, Vallee (Loylley) Allemond; grandchildren, Danielle (Jason) Caswell, Darrell (Erica) "Lil D" Serrette, II, Rylee Lamb, Kennedi Taylor, and Jace Taylor; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Hebert and Zaylie Serrette; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Edna Guidry McGee; and her son-in-law, Darrel Landry.

Pallbearers will be Darrell Serrette, Kirk Taylor, Jason Caswell, Jace Taylor, Charles Serrette, and Philip Serrette.

Honorary pallbearers will be Loylley Allemond, Darrell Serrette II., Sherman Hayes and Clint Pittman.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.