Patricia Wannage Aucoin

Patricia “Pat” Lynn Wannage Aucoin, age 70, peacefully passed from this world on January 3, surrounded by love and held close by her husband of 42 years, Steve Joseph Aucoin, Sr., the great love of her life, and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her Heavenly Father. Born on September 17, 1955, Patricia was a long-time resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, and most recently resided in Lafayette, Louisiana. Having said her earthly goodbyes, she was welcomed into eternal rest, where pain no longer exists and joy is made complete.

Putting into words the life of a woman so deeply loved, and who loved so deeply in return, feels nearly impossible. Patricia touched the lives of countless people in ways both big and small, always leaving them better for having known her. Above all else, she was a child of God. She was a faithful Christian who loved Jesus wholeheartedly, and her relationship with her Heavenly Father was evident in the way she lived. Her gentle, yet unmistakably loud spirit and unwavering faith reflected God’s love to everyone she met.

In addition to being a strong woman of God, Patricia was best known for her heart, especially as a mother and grandmother. She loved with a depth and selflessness that is rare. While many people are described as kind or generous, this was truly who she was. She would give her last morsel of food, her last penny, or even the clothes off her own back if it meant helping someone else. Her love knew no limits, and to those who were blessed to be loved by her, she was nothing short of remarkable.

If there were ever an award for the best mother and grandmother, Patricia would win it by a landslide. She loved her children and her precious grandbabies more than anything, pouring her heart into them and making each one feel deeply cherished and endlessly loved.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, her proud Marine, Steve Joseph Aucoin, Sr. She leaves behind her children: her daughter, Brandi Lynn Aucoin Venable Money, and her husband, Jason Money; her daughter, Amanda Brooke Aucoin, and her fiancé, Walter Kidder; her son, Steve Joseph Aucoin, Jr., and his wife, Michelle Aucoin; and her son, Dennis KasEbo Aucoin, and his wife, Brandy Aucoin; sisters, Deborah “Debbie” Grimball and her husband, Victor Grimball, Sr., and Anita Bagwell and her husband, Jim Bagwell; one brother, Edward “Bubba” Wannage Sr.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, May Waveland “Mom” Durocher Wannage and Edward Weldon “Pop” Wannage of Morgan City; her sister, Joan Wannage Gilmore; her grandson, Ashton Elijah Money; her nephew, Daniel Paul Gilmore; and her niece, Jessica Lynn Olds.

She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Steve KasEbo Allen Aucoin, Keldyn Keith Aucoin, Ashton Elijah Money (deceased), Aleijah D’Jei Phillips, Cheyanne Michelle Aucoin Keenen, Jasper Luke Mayon, Saige’Lyn Catherine Mayon, Brooklyn Grace Money, Ayden James Aucoin, Chloey Marie Mayon, Josiah Joseph Aucoin, and Adalee Jolie Aucoin. She was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren, each of whom she loved dearly.

In accordance with her wishes, Patricia was cremated, and her ashes will be laid to rest. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, January 8, at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Visitation for family will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by visitation for friends and loved ones from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m., officiated by her longtime friend, Dr. Wendell C. Douglas of Brandon, Mississippi.