Velma DeHart

Margie Billiot
March 20, 2019
Larry Lirette
March 20, 2019
Margie Billiot
March 20, 2019
Larry Lirette
March 20, 2019

Velma Marie Lirette Dehart, 93, passed into the loving arms of our heavenly father on March 13th 2019 surrounded by he loving family.

Mrs. Dehart was born June 17th 1925 in the community of Bayou Dularge to Marie Josephine Liner Lirette and Dennis Joseph Lirette Sr. She met and married the love of her life, Raymond Joseph Dehart, on November 10th 1946. During their lifetime together they were blessed with 4 wonderful daughters: Marian Dehart Ledet (Rudy) of Houma, LA, Magdelyn Dehart Callahan (Gary) of Gray, LA, Loraine Dehart Fonseca (Larry) of Houma, LA, And LouAnn Dehart Adams (Timothy) of Murphy, NC. She also raised son Preston Dehart (Rebecca).


She is survived by sisters Leona Guidry of Theriot, LA and Angelia Durio of Gray, LA and two brothers Dennis Lirette Jr of Theriot, LA and Daniel Lirette of Houma, LA. Six Grandchildren: Christina Cenac (fiancé Tim), Azalie Terrebonne (companion Steven), Raymond Callahan (fiancé Lea), Gary Callahan Jr (wife Karen), Alishia Ledet (friend Anthony), Larry Fonseca Jr (wife Elizabeth), 14 Great grandchildren, 11 Great Great Grandchildren, and 1 Step Great Great Grandchild.

Velma was an avid Bingo player, loved trips to the casino, visiting her family, and enjoyed walking and looking at the flowers. She loved all of her family with the deepest love imaginable.

Our family would like to thank the entire staff at Heritage Manor and St Catherine’s Hospice for the loving care and support they provided.


(Chauvin)

Velma DeHart