Gwendolyn (Gwen) Casimier Burns departed this life on Sunday December 18, 2011. She attended Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Beloved wife of Melvin Burns. Devoted mother Doniesha Casimier, Doneka Casimier, Ronshika Lewis and Kara Evans. Daughter of the late Ernest and Estelle Refuge Casimier. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, sisters in law, brothers in law, cousins other relatives and friends. Age: 48 years a native of New Orleans, La. and lifelong resident of Gretna, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 11:00a.m. Visitation from8:00 a.m. until service time. Interment: Christian Social Cemetery- Gretna, La. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La.