Linda Gayle Deshotel Monceaux, born in Oakdale on September 8, 1952, daughter of Amson and Viney Deshotel, passed away May 16, 2025, at the age of seventy-two.
Linda graduated from Oakdale High School and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, LeBleu Settlement. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, quilting, gardening, flowers, making crafts and watching her grandchildren play sports.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Michael Monceaux; children, Brent Monceaux (Stacy), Mika Foreman (Jeremy), Ryan Monceaux (Jamie), Aaron Monceaux (Amanda), Kermit Manuel II (Catherine); sisters, Beverly, Denita, Debbie, Jackie; thirteen grandchildren three great grandchildren; beloved dog, Zula.
A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Joseph Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10 a.m., Rev. Tony Fontenot, Celebrant. Visitation begins Monday, May 19, 2025 in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.