Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial for Martha Gail Smith Medus was held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in the St. Landry Catholic Church. Reverend Jerry Mesley conducted the Mass.
Mrs. Medus, age 59, was a resident of Opelousas, LA, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at her residence.
Martha was a wonderful special education teacher for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed tutoring her students. She enjoyed arts and crafts and loved spending time and caring for her grandchildren. Martha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Paul Medus of Opelousas, LA; her daughter, Chassity Medus Leger of Opelousas, LA and her two grandchildren, Asa K. Leger and Abigail C. Leger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Estavia Cormier Smith.
Visitation was held in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas on Monday, March 6, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and reopened on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service. A Rosary was recited on Monday at 6:00 p.m. in funeral home.
Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.
LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337-942-2638) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.