November 16, 1930 — October 27, 2011

Elmira E. Percle, 80, a native of Franklin and a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Teche Regional Medical Center surrounded by her husband and children.

Elmira was a very compassionate and loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She cared for them unconditionally and would never ask for anything in return. Elmira will be missed but never forgotten.

Elmira is survived by her husband, Joseph Percle Sr. of Morgan City; three sons, Joseph Percle Jr. and wife Carol, Scott Percle and wife Kim, and Chad Romero, all of Morgan City; two daughters, Vickie Romero and husband Gus, and Judy Rodriguez and husband Samuel, both of Morgan City; eight grandchildren, Jody, Jamie and Toby Percle, Chasity Jones, Kayla, Kourtney and Keith Percle, and Brooks Bourque; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, John Carter of Morgan City; one sister, “Tot” Christenson; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Elmira was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Elda Carter; four brothers; and five sisters.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, beginning at 9 a.m. until noon, with a service starting at noon.

She will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.