Marcelle Richard Trahan

Marcelle Richard Trahan, 78, a lifelong resident of Abbeville, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 20, 2026, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by adoring and heartbroken family and friends.

She passed away nearly 19 years to the day after the death of her husband, Harold George "Sonny" Trahan, Jr., M.D. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Yvonne "Pud" (Sigur) Richard and Elie Richard, and a brother, Michael Richard. She is survived by 3 sons, Christopher George Trahan, M.D. and his wife Britlyn of Mandeville, LA; Gregory George Trahan and his wife Rebecca of Baton Rouge, LA; and Stephen George Trahan, D.D.S. of League City, TX. She is also survived by her greatest joys, her 7 grandchildren Christopher "Beau" George Trahan II, Jack Oneil Trahan, Evelyn "Evie" Elizabeth Trahan, William George Trahan, Andrew "Drew" George Trahan, Caroline Marcelle Trahan, and Ella Grace Trahan.

She is also survived by her "inherited sisters" Donna and husband Richard J. Putnam, Jr., J.D of Abbeville; Lolette and husband Byron Hebert of Abbeville; Bonnie and husband Errol Leblanc of Abbeville; Susan and Thomas Trahan, M.D. of Clinton; and her dear friend Sheryl Prejean of Abbeville. She was preceded in death by Catherine Trahan Miller and Henry Trahan, Au.D.

A 1965 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, she attended Charity Hospital Nursing School in New Orleans, graduating in 1968. Following graduation, she served as a nurse in New Orleans and then for many years at Abbeville General Hospital, helping and healing a generation of patients.

Her talents and interests were wide and varied. She was an exceptional and generous cook; it was not uncommon for "Marcelle's dish" to be the best of, well, everything, and there was always a spot at the table or tray or pan of something special. Her gumbos and etouffees and bisques became legendary among her sons' friends and grandchildren, and she was always thrilled to make them for her family, or even a football team. She had a relentless sweet tooth and was renowned for her homemade pralines.

As a gifted and self-taught gardener, her backyard was replete with beautiful blooms and bursting color. She kept a beautiful home of her own design, especially around Christmas for her grandchildren - worthy of magazine features. Along with friends and family, she loved Broadway and musicals, word games, TaB and later Coke Zero.

Her greatest pleasure was her grandchildren. Whether it was ensuring their birthdays and holidays were magical, making them a favorite treat, or seeing them perform on the field and stage, her heart was most full being "Grammy."

She was resilient with class, fiercely independent until she could no longer be, and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m., and on Friday May 1st from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will be held Friday, May 1st, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, officiated by Rev. Msgr. Keith DeRouen. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Church in Maurice. Pallbearers will be Andrew Hebert, P.A.; Weston Peter Miller IV, M.D.; Peter O'Konski; Richard Prejean; Richard J. Putnam III, J.D.; and Jeremy Speeg, M.D. Her 4 grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her name be made to the Dr. and Mrs. Harold G. Trahan, Sr. Scholarship Fund at Vermilion Catholic, a Legacy of Mt. Carmel, 425 Park Avenue, Abbeville, LA 70510.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.