1928
Shirley
2019
Shirley Marie Nungesser White
July 26, 1928 — June 20, 2019
Shirley Marie Nungesser White, 90, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Monroe since 2005, passed away peacefully the afternoon of June 20, 2019, in Monroe, LA.
During the last 14 years of her life, she embraced the welcoming spirit of Monroe and built new relationships which she cherished. At the same time, she remained passionate about New Orleans, her home for the first 76 years of her life. Everyone in Monroe knew about her love for New Orleans, her love for her New Orleans Saints and of course, Drew Brees.
Mardi Gras was a huge component of Shirley’s life in New Orleans. She carried on the traditions of the Krewe of Venus, the first women’s krewe which was founded by her mother, Aminthe Laudumiey Nungesser, over 101 years ago. In 1988, Shirley and her husband, Ralph White were thrilled to be presented as the Queen and King of Venus with all her family members joining her as her court.
Shirley is survived by the 5 children of her dear sister, Lorraine Nungesser Kusin, whom she has loved as her own ever since Lorraine passed away 33 years ago. They are Cynthia Zollinger Minor, Sandra Zollinger Furano, Lorelei Ann Kusin, Frederick Kyle Kusin and Shirley Marie Kusin Coker.
Nothing brought Shirley more joy than bringing her family together and spending time with them. She graced us all with her infectious laughter, southern hospitality, and warm sense of love for everyone she met.
Shirley was a devout Christian and faithful Catholic.
We will celebrate her life in a service which will be held at 2:00PM Monday, June 24, 2019, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 121 Jackson St, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jerry Daigle, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
During the last 14 years of her life, she embraced the welcoming spirit of Monroe and built new relationships which she cherished. At the same time, she remained passionate about New Orleans, her home for the first 76 years of her life. Everyone in Monroe knew about her love for New Orleans, her love for her New Orleans Saints and of course, Drew Brees.
Mardi Gras was a huge component of Shirley’s life in New Orleans. She carried on the traditions of the Krewe of Venus, the first women’s krewe which was founded by her mother, Aminthe Laudumiey Nungesser, over 101 years ago. In 1988, Shirley and her husband, Ralph White were thrilled to be presented as the Queen and King of Venus with all her family members joining her as her court.
Shirley is survived by the 5 children of her dear sister, Lorraine Nungesser Kusin, whom she has loved as her own ever since Lorraine passed away 33 years ago. They are Cynthia Zollinger Minor, Sandra Zollinger Furano, Lorelei Ann Kusin, Frederick Kyle Kusin and Shirley Marie Kusin Coker.
Nothing brought Shirley more joy than bringing her family together and spending time with them. She graced us all with her infectious laughter, southern hospitality, and warm sense of love for everyone she met.
Shirley was a devout Christian and faithful Catholic.
We will celebrate her life in a service which will be held at 2:00PM Monday, June 24, 2019, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 121 Jackson St, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jerry Daigle, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
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Monday, June 24, 2019
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