DEBRA GOUGISHA SMITH

Debra Gougisha Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 66. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Debra was a 1976 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center billing and coding department. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Smith. Devoted mother of Glen (Monique) Marshall, Jr. and Jessica (Channing) Thomas. Loving daughter of Mabel Gougisha and the late George Gougisha. Granddaughter of the late Milton Malveaux, Ortance Tezeno-Malveaux, Octave Gougisha and Margarite Gougisha. Sister of Marion G. Marshall and Sandra Morris. Goddaughter of the late Elphage Hebert, Hilda Mae Malveaux. Debra is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 146 4th Street, Westwego, LA on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery-Westwego, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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