Gussie Evans Fusilier
ABBEVILLE – A home-going celebration of life for Mrs. Gussie Fusilier 88, the former Gussie Evans, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Harvest Time Tabernacle Church (901 Wildcat Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510) with Rev. Robert Wells, Sr., Pastor, officiating.
She will await the resurrection in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Maurice, LA.
Visitation hours will be observed at the church on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 8 a.m. until the time of the service.
Masks are optional to attend the service.
A resident of Maurice, LA, she transitioned peacefully at 11:43 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Gussie Fusilier was a loving mother and grandmother to many. In her free time, she loved to crochet, garden, and sew. She also had a nurturing, motherly-spirit, and heart of gold. Not only was she a mother to her children, but she was also a foster mother for over 47 years where she cared for over 200 children. She gave her heart to Christ in the late 80’s and was never shy in spreading the gospel and encouraging others to live for Christ. She will deeply be missed by everyone who adored her.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters: Nancy Simmons (David Otis), Edna Fusilier both of Maurice, LA, Annabelle Fusilier of Blacksburg, VA and Twana Clements of Maurice, LA; sons: Ronald Fusilier (Janet) and Anthony Fusilier (Remona) both of Maurice, LA; fourteen grandchildren: Ben Simmons (Ashton), Brent Simmons, Troy Fusilier (Adele), Jeremy Fusilier, Joshua Fusilier, Brittany Fusilier, Anthony Fusilier, Jr., Alexia Fusilier, Aaron Fusilier, Dashanna Fusilier (Corey), Patrick Fusilier, Caitlyn Fusilier, Cavan Clement and Caleb Clement; twelve great-grandchildren: Jaden Simmons, Chloe Simmons, Elliot Simmons, Troy Christopher Fusilier, Jr., (TC), Lisa Fusilier, Gabriel Fusilier, Xavier Fusilier, Tai Barbee, Jr., Maddie Stakes and Watson Stakes; Liam Pilette and Kahlil Fusilier-Williams; one sister: Lucy Cormier of Maurice, LA; one brother: Paul Evans, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Clarence Fusilier; son: Donald Fusilier; parents: Wesley Evans and Rose Williams Evans and brother: Andrew Evans Sr.
Active pallbearers are Brent Simmons, Ben Simmons, Jeremy Fusilier, Patrick Fusilier, Joshua Fusilier, Aaron Fusilier, and Anthony Fusilier, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers are Lance Cormier, Wesley Cormier, Anthony Fusilier, Ronald Fusilier, Chris Kelly, And Corey Stakes.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfruneralhomes.org
Arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440) 1116 Green Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.