Theresa M. Gilchrist (Emily), age 82, was sent to be with the angels Friday, September 16, 2011. Born in White Castle, Louisiana and a resident of St. Bernard parish for over 50 years, she has lived in Picayune for the past 6 years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James Gilchrist; Six Children: Hilda Bailey, Peggy Roux, Perry Gilchrist, Winnie Gilchrist, Shelia LeBlanc and Lisa Lanzetta; four Grandchildren: Wallace Bailey, Raymond Kaufmann Jr., Rachel Kaufmann, Perry Gilchrist, Jr., and the late Eddie Bailey and four Great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 19, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 20, at 9:00 a.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home, 815 South Haugh Ave., Picayune, MS 601-798-5238.