Merlyn Toups Reaux

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Merlyn Toups Reaux, 75, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Erath with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, February 11, 2023 beginning at 12:00 PM until the time of services. A rosary will be prayed at 1:00 PM.
A native of Henry and resident of Erath, Mrs. Reaux died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital in Lafayette surrounded by loved ones. When her children were young, Merlyn found joy working with her husband to fundraise for organizations that supported their community and children’s schools. She most enjoyed being a Grammy to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as creating beautiful heirloom dresses for her family to treasure for generations to come. Her loving presence and warm hugs will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Relie Reaux, and the beautiful family they created. Three daughters and a son, Maleigha Trahan (Rogers) of Ocean Springs, MS, Christine Hebert (Kirk) of Erath, Joey Reaux (Martie) of Erath, and Jillian Bourque (Waylon) of Erath; nine grandchildren, Brittlyn Carzoli (Jake), Kaitlyn Trahan, Saul Hebert, Kayleigh Hebert, Raylie Reaux, Catherine Hebert, Spence Hebert, Sadie Bourque, and Rees Reaux; two great-grandchildren, Brooks and Callen Carzoli.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Lena Toups; and her sister, Juliette Langlinais.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette Street, Maurice, LA 70555 is in charge of arrangements.