Corine Leo

A life well lived doesn't end any more than music ends; it echo's through time with whispers of beauty and grace. If we listen, we can hear the encore with our hearts, for the song plays on, just as love lives on. Corine Leo, 88, of Natchitoches went to be with God on Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Long Term Care, in Natchitoches, LA. Corine was born September 24, 1920 in Natchitoches, where she was a life long resident. Mrs. Leo was preceded in death by her husband, David Leo; and two daughters, Gertrude Martin and Doris Cadwallader. She is survived by five daughters, Bonnie Lofton and husband Harold of West Monroe, LA, Bessie Martin of Natchitoches, LA, Lawsey Maire Hathaway and husband Allen of West Lafayette, ID, Betty Summerset and husband Harry of Pensacola, FL, and Mary Ann Senn and husband Lynn of Natchitoches, LA; three sons, Ralph Leo and wife Jeanette of Prattville, AL, Ray A. Leo and wife Nancy of Mountain Home, AR, Joe Leo and wife Brenda of Florien, LA; one dear son-in-law, Al Cadwallader of Natchitoches, 32 grandchildren; 63 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The funeral service will be at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2009, with Rev. Steve Hunt officiating. Interment will be at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family would like to thank the staff at Natchitoches Regional Long Term Care Unit for the care of Mrs. Corine.