Ernestine Marie Gerard Day was a blessing sent to Margaret Ardoin Gerard and the late Clarville Gerard on Oct. 27, 1963. She grew up in Lacassine La., where she shared a close knit bond with her sisters. Ramona, Amanda and Amy.
After moving to Baton Rouge, Erna then found the love of her life Woody Day. They had recently celebrated 30 beautiful years together. She was an adoring stepmother to Andy Day (Georgia), Susan Turk (Charlie), and Eddie Day (Heather). She adored and embraced being a grandmother to Cole Turk, Jake Day, and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Eddie and Heathers baby boy.
Also left to cherish her memory and legacy are her mother, Margaret Gerard; siblings, Amanda Gerard and Amy Gerard (David Barber); brother-in-law , Drew Day (Phyllis); sister-in-law, Ann Clayton; Godchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family, as well as an abundance of friends.
The family will welcome relatives and friends on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service. A rosary will be prayed at 1:30 p.m. followed by a Liturgy of the Word at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be immediately following at Lacassine Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonwelsh.com for the Day family.