Sophie Marcello

November 30, 1927 - November 10, 2018

Sophie Larriviere Marcello, 90, passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters at her side, November 10, 2018. Sophie, was born November 30, 1927, in Broussard, Louisiana to Bernard and Louisa Larriviere. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sal, and children, Stephen and Susan. Sophie is survived by her daughters, Sally Tisdale, and husband, Mark; Sharon Eggert, and husband, Richard; and Sandy Marcello; five grandchildren, Steffany, Abby, Seth, Jeremy, and Jacob; and twelve great-grandchildren. Sophie grew up in Lafayette, La. and attended Mt. Carmel Catholic School. She pursued a career in the medical field, receiving an RN from Mercy Hospital Nursing School in New Orleans in 1948. Although she loved the ministry of nursing, Sophie “retired” to raise a family several years after she married Sal in 1954. Throughout her life, Sophie had an independent character and was active in a wide range of interests which included sewing, traveling, gardening, tennis, volunteering, and being a servant to her faith community. Sophie had a generous spirit; she was a loyal friend and a good neighbor wherever she lived. She will be missed by all who were touched by her kindness, friendship, and love. The family would like to thank Sophie’s special caregiver and niece, Loretta Marie Manuel for providing expert medical comfort and care in her final months of life. A memorial Mass in celebration of Sophie’s life will be held Friday, November 16 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston Tx 77079. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church - Social Service Ministries or The Cenacle Sisters, Houston.