Rose LeBlanc Green

March 23, 1946-

November 30, 2021

Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Rose Ann LeBlanc Green, who passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.  

Visiting hours were observed at Pellerin Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and continued on Friday from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.  

A rosary was prayed by her Theresian sisters at 6 p.m. on Thursday.  

Rev. Garrett McIntyre officiates at the Funeral Mass.  Concelebrants were Rev.  Michael Delcambre and Rev. John Joseph. Lectors were her grandchildren, Brayden Guidry and Maya Guidry.  Gift Bearers were Taylar Green and great-grandchildren Kohen Green, Breklee Green and Liam Hebert.

Pallbearers were David Guidry, Brayden Guidry, Kade Guidry, Landon Green, Ganon Green and Jake Pelous. 

Honorary pallbearers were Eli Johnson and Koby Green. 

Music Selections were provided by Laura Huval and Mary Harris.

Interment followed at St. Bernard Cemetery 2 in Breaux Bridge. 

Rose was born on March 23, 1946, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. In passing she joins her husband, Sandy Green; mother, Clara Blanchard LeBlanc, and father, Odon LeBlanc; her brothers, Ernest, Dorcineaux, Richard and infant baby LeBlanc; her sisters, Viola Menard, Helen Lasseigne, Ethel LeBlanc and Willa Mae Knott.  

She leaves behind her son, Dayne Green, married to Penny; her daughter, Dawn Green Guidry married to Mark Guidry; her grandchildren, Taylar Green, Landon Green, Ganon Green, Jake Pelous, Koby Green, Brayden Guidry, Maya Guidry and Kade Guidry; great-grandchildren, Kohen Green, Breklee Green, Eli Johnson and Liam Hebert; and sister, Jane Guidry. 

Rose also leaves behind numerous, beloved nieces and nephews and dear friend, Keith Breaux. 

Rose was born and raised in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and graduated from Breaux Bridge High School in 1964. She entered into the Sacrament of Marriage with Sandy Green at St. Bernard Catholic Church on August 10, 1968, and was married to Sandy for 38 years, until his death in 2006. 

Rose worked at Marine Electric in Lafayette for years until she and Sandy purchased a grocery store in Cecilia in May of 1971. This small grocery store eventually became the successful business now known as Green’s Piggly Wiggly  or “The Pig” in Cecilia.  The success and growth of the store was a passion of both Rose and Sandy and they worked together as a team to improve and develop the business for 35 years. 

After Sandy’s death, Rose continued to work at the store, alongside her son Dayne, until recently. 

She adored her nieces and nephews, treasured her lifelong friendships with her cousins and cherished her dear friends. She knew no stranger. Rose was very proud of her heritage, being the youngest from a family of ten children, whose first language was French. Rose spoke French beautifully. She was known to brag about her cotton-picking days and her humble beginnings.  

She was thoughtful, kind, generous beyond measure and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Rose had a special devotion to the blessed Mother and said the Rosary daily and also belonged to a weekly Rosary group. Her faith and trust in God is her greatest gift to her family.  She believed in the power of prayer and shared her faith with everyone by the way that she lived.  

Rose was joyful, loved life, lived life to its fullest, loved to dance, cook, travel and be with friends and family.  She was a world traveler and had been on numerous cruises. She was quick to laugh, especially at herself. Rose was an avid gardener and exceptional cook.  

Rose was the owner and operator of The Piggly Wiggly and president of Greens E-Z Way Corporation, was awarded Business of the Year by the Breaux Bridge Chamber of Commerce in 2017.  She was a member of Joie de Vivre Theresian Community, serving as leader several times, member of the Catholic Daughters, Court St. Paul in Breaux Bridge, Chapel Adorer for over 35 years, member of the Associated Wholesale Grocers, Breaux Bridge Chamber of Commerce and Teche Center for the Arts.   

Over the years, Rose and her cooking friends have raised thousands of dollars for the community and church.

Rose will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Bernard School Foundation at 251 East Bridge Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana or Teche Center for the Arts at 210 East Bridge Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge was in charge of arrangements.

(Pd.Adv.)