Georgean Elizabeth Barry Salter

Funeral services will be held at 3:45 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at First Baptist Church of Lafayette for Georgean 'Jerry' Elizabeth Barry Salter, 88, who passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at her daughters residence. Dr. Perry Sanders, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church of Lafayette will conduct the funeral service. Dr. Steve Horn, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lafayette will provide scripture and prayer. Also speaking will be Mr. John W. Stigall. Mr. Luther Burney will be performing 'How Great Thou Art'; 'He Lives'; 'Old Rugged Cross'; and 'Where He Leads Me I Will Follow.' Interment will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Salter, a native of Braman, Oklahoma and resident of Lafayette, was the daughter of the late John Ralph Barry and the former Stella Copeland both of Hutchinson, Kansas. Jerry was the owner/operator of a clothing store named Georgette's. She would bring the latest fashions from Dallas and Georgia. She worked at England Air Force Base during World War II as an assistant to a General. Jerry was in the Garden Club for over 20 years. She was a Sunday school and Training Union teacher for over 40 years. She was an officer for PTA for all four of her children. She was a member of the 82nd Airborne Auxiliary as well as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader. She is survived by three daughters, Norma Salter Stigall and husband, Dr. Jack Stigall of Alexandria, Lavone Arline Salter Gauthier of Lafayette and Debra Salter Hise and husband, Richard of Lafayette; one son, John Ernest Salter of Carencro; nine grandchildren, John W. Stigall, Captain Dan E. Stigall, Sky M. Salter, Traci Salter, Taylor Lauren Hise, Jayson Salter, Andrew William Gauthier, Forrest Salter Hise and Thomas George Gauthier; two great grandchildren, John Wesley Stigall, II and Madeline Elaine Stigall; and one brother, Glenn L. Barry of Eunice. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman 'Pete' Salter; one brother, Daryl Barry; and one sister, Lavone Brann. Pallbearers will be John W. Stigall, Andrew William Gauthier, Mark Barry, Forrest Salter Hise, Thomas George Gauthier, Jude Barry, Billy Baggett, Jr., Chris Baggett and Thomas Barry. Honorary pallbearers will be Captain Dan E. Stigall, Dr. Jack Stigall, Mr. Richard W. Hise and Mr. Jayson Salter. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Monday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and continue Tuesday from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Delhomme Funeral Home then from 3:00 pm service time at First Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the sitters who helped Jerry enjoy life. Three attributes: the love of Jesus Christ; the bonds of home and family; and her spirit and love for nature and God's world. Personal condolences may be sent to the Salter family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette is in charge of all funeral arrangements.

Georgean Elizabeth Barry Salter

December 25, 1918 - July 15, 2007