Winnie Mae Bourgeois Laird, born in New Orleans and resident of Gonzales, passed away on Thursday September 29, 2022, at the age of 88. Winnie was a long-time member of Sorrento Baptist church and loved the Lord. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed caring for others. Her favorite past time was playing the “marble” game and other card games. She loved to cook and share the food she prepared. She made the best homemade yeast bread and cookies ever. She worked as an Ascension Parish bus driver for many years. She will be missed by her family and everyone else who knew her. Winnie is survived by her children, Gilbert Norton and wife, Nancy, Alan Norton and wife, Darlene, Sandra Jeansonne and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Brad Norton, Jason Norton, Sarah Wampler, Ashley Andres; great grandchildren, Natalie Wampler and Maren Wampler. Winnie is preceded in death by her husband, James Laird; sons, Clarence Norton and Arley Norton Jr.; parents, Constant and Eve LeBlanc Bourgeois. Visitation will be held at Sorrento Baptist Church on Monday, October 3, 2022, from 9am until service at 11am. Burial to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Prairieville, LA. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.churchfuneralservices.com . Arrangements entrusted with Church Funeral Service.
She was my mother in law and friend. One of the nicest and sweetest lady you would ever meet. We played Skipo and “Marble” game together. We shared life together visiting family and friends. Had many of talks of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, friends and her church family. Always at church to worship her Lord. Attended Sunday School, Church services, Bible study, Senior Citizens Luncheons and any other service her church had. She loved to cook and was an excellent cook. I remember her yummy Banana chocolate cake. She endured lots of crises in her life time. What an overcomer. She will be missed.
I had a dear friend in Ms Winnie. She was an inspiration to me because she was always at church every time the door was open. I enjoyed our marble games, she was a very good player! I will surely miss her! Heaven gained a sweet one!
We will always love you and will always miss you. You were a true blessing to our Sunday School class, won’t be the same without you.