The Life of Margaret Ysobel Pope
Margaret Ysobel Ferguson Pope, 102, was born in New Orleans on January 14, 1914. She passed away on August 17, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She had resided in Lafayette since 1942. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Gregory Ferguson and his wife, the former Ysobel Roudillon of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse E. Pope, Sr.; step-son, Jesse E. Pope, Jr. and his wife, Edna Wallace Pope; step foster son, Raymond “Buck” Pope; brother, Edwin R. Ferguson and his wife, Sarah Frances Gregory Ferguson.
She is survived by her nephew, Gregory Ferguson (Stephanie) of Little Rock, Arkansas; niece, Edwina Ferguson Thomas (David) of Marshall, Texas; step-grandson, Jesse E. Pope, III (Patty) of Gulfport, Mississippi; step-grandson Wallace D. Pope (Virginia) of McComb, Mississippi; step-granddaughter Jewell Pope Burris of Summit, Mississippi; one great nephew; two great-great nieces; five step-great grandchildren and nine step-great–great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Pope was a Charter member and past President of Altrusa International, Inc.; member of Ladies of Evangeline Golden Age Club; member of the Krewe of Gabriel; and a member of the Petroleum Club of Lafayette.
Margaret was the epitome of a proud Southern Lady who walked this earth with perfect posture, her head held high and her shoulders back, gliding with an easy grace. Now she walks with true grace among the angels. She was loved by all who knew her and provided a shining example of how to live a full, joyous and meaningful life.
Funeral will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette with the Rev. Brandt Dick to preside in an Episcopalian Cajun Service. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service. She requested no flowers, and suggested memorials to the Lafayette Sertoma Club or the Salvation Army.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.
She is survived by her nephew, Gregory Ferguson (Stephanie) of Little Rock, Arkansas; niece, Edwina Ferguson Thomas (David) of Marshall, Texas; step-grandson, Jesse E. Pope, III (Patty) of Gulfport, Mississippi; step-grandson Wallace D. Pope (Virginia) of McComb, Mississippi; step-granddaughter Jewell Pope Burris of Summit, Mississippi; one great nephew; two great-great nieces; five step-great grandchildren and nine step-great–great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Pope was a Charter member and past President of Altrusa International, Inc.; member of Ladies of Evangeline Golden Age Club; member of the Krewe of Gabriel; and a member of the Petroleum Club of Lafayette.
Margaret was the epitome of a proud Southern Lady who walked this earth with perfect posture, her head held high and her shoulders back, gliding with an easy grace. Now she walks with true grace among the angels. She was loved by all who knew her and provided a shining example of how to live a full, joyous and meaningful life.
Funeral will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette with the Rev. Brandt Dick to preside in an Episcopalian Cajun Service. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service. She requested no flowers, and suggested memorials to the Lafayette Sertoma Club or the Salvation Army.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.
