Marilyn Lormand Hargrave

ABBEVILLE - A memorial service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Marilyn Lormand Hargrave, 88, who died peacefully on March 20, 2026. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM until the time of services.

Marilyn was born on March 11, 1938, to Philip Lormand and Bernice Suire. She was the oldest of 4 children. She worked as a charge nurse at Abbeville General Hospital until an injury sidelined her. Her favorite pastimes were reading, crossword puzzles, flower gardening, playing pokeno and cards. In her older years, she worked for St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church as a secretary. Marilyn will be remembered not only for her professional dedication but also for her warm heart and the joy she brought to those around her. Marilyn’s love for her family was unwavering, and she took great joy in being a mother and supporting her loved ones. Marilyn dedicated her life to her family, always putting her children and grandchildren first.

She leaves to mourn her children, Mark James (Alejandria), Paula Maria Rosa (Jeanne), and Patrina Rae (Judith); granddaughters, Nancy Yasmin Hargrave, Shayla Hargrave, and Brooklyn Weekly; step-grandchild, Shelby Krall; and sister, Martha Dubois.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hargrave; parents, Philip Lormand and Bernice Vidrine; brothers, Eugene Lormand, and Arthur Gale Lormand; and son, Michael Jude Hargrave, half brother, Francis Lormand and his wife Mary; niece Susan Lormand; and her in laws Otis Hargrave and Amelia Elsie Vincent Hargrave.

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