GAIL POCHE LIPPMAN

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Gail Poche Lippman on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Martin & Castille’s La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette. Gail was 84 when she went to heaven to join her husband on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her residence in Lafayette.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille’s SOUTHSIDE location, 600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00.
A Rosary will be prayed on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM in Martin & Castille Funeral Home.
Entombment will be held in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum.
Reverend Monsignor Richard Greene will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include her three children, Beth Lippman Busbice and her husband, Bill, David Lippman and his wife, Angie, and Karen Lippman Schneider; her nine grandchildren, Ryan Busbice and his wife, Laura, Matthew Busbice, Sarah Busbice Dickerson and her husband, Jesse, Michelle Lippman Boudreaux and her husband, Josh, Andree Lippman Sonnier and her husband, Jeremy, Kelli Lippman Schwartz and her husband, Jordan, Michael Lippman, Ashleigh Schneider Darnall and her husband, Michael, and William Schneider and his fiancé, Alexis Partridge; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Poche; sister Ellen Poche Rea; brother-in-law, Darryl Lippman and his wife, Lynn; her sister-in-law, Tanya Lippman Murray and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Alfred Sol Lippman; her grandson, Jason Busbice; her parents, Joseph and Emmadel Dumesnil Poche, brother-in-law, Don M. Rea and her sister-in-law, Charlene Poche.
A loyal and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Gail found strength in the love of her family and friends. Her journey began in her beloved City of New Orleans. Her days spent riding her bike to City Park and riding the streetcar as a young girl were recounted fondly and often. She graduated from Lafayette High School after moving to Lafayette in her senior year. Wearing a yellow sweater, she caught the eye of Al in the student Union at SLI (UL Lafayette). They married and lived in Berwick, Louisiana for 40 years. Gail cherished those years raising her family and being an active member of the community. With a fierce love, she devoted herself to the love of her life, Al.
Gail and Al received the 2017 Leaders in Philanthropy Award for their leadership and devotion throughout St. Mary Parish and Acadiana. She served on the St. Mary Parish Arts and Humanities Council and was co-chair on the executive board of the Everett Berry Lighthouse Parks and Museum.
To her grandchildren, Mimi’s kitchen was a place that nourished the body and the soul. Snapping beans and learning to cook her delicious recipes and the importance of the southern cooking trinity being the key to a good meal. Cooking together meant great conversations about life with words of wisdom for young minds. She shared her love of politics but did not let politics get in the way of family.
Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Gail could be found sitting on the floor playing with little ones, and bath times were special as she bundled them up in a cozy towel, squeezed them tight exclaiming “warm, warm, warm, Mimi!”
A gifted needle pointer, she spent years sewing love into heirloom Christmas stockings for her grandchildren.
Travels to destinations near and far, created lasting memories of adventures filled with fun and love. Cocodrie fishing trips were a favorite pastime, and her great appreciation for nature inspired her heart as she peered into the mountains of Wyoming calling it God’s Cathedral.
Her battle with cancer inspired hope and faith as her unending strength, courage and wisdom shined bright. She beautifully accepted God’s journey and handled it with grace. In the midst of her suffering, she cared for her family and shared the depth of her gratitude for her beautiful life and those she loved. Surrounded by family, she was lifted to heaven in the palm of His hand.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Busbice, Matthew Busbice, William Schneider, Michael Lippman, Jesse Dickerson, Josh Boudreaux and Michael Darnall.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Poche, Bill Busbice, Duaine Demny and Darryl Lippman.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alfred S. Lippman Scholarship Fund at St. Stanislaus, 304 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS. 39520.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
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