In Memoriam: Ouida Bourke

    “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21. Ouida Seal Bourke, age 89, passed away at The Carpenter House on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014. She was born Dec. 7, 1925 in Sicily Island, LA and resided in Central, LA. Ouida was a graduate of Sicily Island High School and LSU and was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church and the Magnolia Methodist Ladies Prayer Group. She loved to cook and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. 
    Ouida is survived by her five children, Linda DeLee and husband, Jimmy, Becky Watson and husband, Mike, David Bourke and wife, DeeDee, Jonnie Bourke, and Glenn Bourke and wife, Allison; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Juanita Nolan and Carolyn Barbay; brother-in-law, Vernon Dennis; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ouida was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles “Moe” Bourke; parents, Alvin and Olga Seal; and sister, Patsy Dennis. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. 
    The family would like to extend their gratitude to Drs. Harold Brandt and Carl Luikhart; the doctors and staff of Baton Rouge General Hospital, Bluebonnet, and The Carpenter House for their loving care and kindness. Visitation will be held at Magnolia United Methodist Church, Greenwell Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18 and from 10 a.m. until services at 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Magnolia United Methodist Church, 16024 Greenwell Springs Rd., Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 or to a charity of your choice. Visit www.sealefuneral.com to express your condolences.