A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Mary Margaret Sers Rachal Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on 5th Street in Natchitoches, LA at 10:00 a. m. A wake service will be held at the Winnfield Funeral Home Chapel on the preceding evening from 6:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p. m. Burial will take place at the St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery, Isle Breville with repast following at the St. Augustine Church Hall. This quiet and gentle soul was affectionately known to family and close friends as Mommie . Obituary Mary Margaret (Mommie) Sers Rachal was a beautiful, loving, caring, kind woman. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, neighbor and a friend. She loved caring for all. She gained Happiness in her life by doing so and providing for others. Her love was not limited to her family; she had an undying caring love for all. She loved the simple pleasures of life, such as the kitchen. There was nothing that brought more joy to her then watching everyone enjoy one of her delicious meals. Mommies kitchen had a revolving door for all anytime of the day or night. She taught us knowledge and respect and how to face the real world. Her constant prayers, knowledge and respect led to the strength that we now use to face daily challenges. Mary Margaret Sers Rachal was born on September 7, 1924 to Louis Sers, Sr. and Frances Sarpy Sers on Bayou Derbonne.. She was the fourth child of thirteen brothers and sisters. Mary Margaret attended Saint Joseph Catholic School in Isle Breville, Louisiana. Mary Margaret was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Martin Thomas Rachal, Sr. on February 15, 1942. They were blessed to have seven gifts, Martin Jr., James Benjamin, John Louis, Effie Jean, Mary Frances, Pamela Agnes, and Mollie Ann. Their children went on to provide many grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren. Mary Margaret was a life long member of St. Anthonys of Padua Catholic Church. She was a faithful member of the Christian Mother Society. She served as a member of the Natchitoches Parish Counselor on Aging. Mommie provided loving care to children in her home. She loved to quilt and embroider. Mommies faith did not let her succumb to the battle with diabetes and kidney disease. Throughout the course of her many transitions, she faced the battle, fought the good fight and finished the course! She accepted the limitations and the pain without complaint and made life for those around her both pleasant and joyful. Mommie enjoyed many visits from family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her seven beautiful children: Martin Thomas Rachal, Jr (Betty), James Benjamin (Daisy), John Louis Rachal (Barbara), Effie Jean (EJ) Rachal Booten, Mary Frances Jones (Randy II), Pamela Agnes Rachal Cockell(Larry), Mollie Ann Rachal; four brothers: Louis Sers, Jr. (Vivian), Sylvester Sers, Anthony (Tony) Sers (Doris), Norah Sers (Carrie); three sisters: Genevia Sers Cloutier LeMelle, Daisy Sers Conant, Patricia Sers Moran (Noble); thirteen grandchildren; thirty-eight great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband: Martin Thomas Rachal, Sr.; brothers: Gilbert (Buddy)Sers, Bernard Sers and Raymond Sers; sisters: Adele Cloutier and Frances Balthazar; grandson: Joseph Rachal. We love you and well miss you. Thank you for being our mother and our friend. A Loving Tribute God saw you were getting tired. And a cure was not to be; He put his arms around you and whispered, Come with me. With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you sleep away. Although we loved you dearly. We could not make you stay. A golden heart stop beating, Small frail hands at rest; God spoke to our heart to prove to us He only wants the best. Acknowledgements The Rachal Family would like to give a heartfelt special thanks to all the wonderful people/agencies that provided care to Mommie : Harmony Home Health, Quality Independent Service: We Care Home Care (Felicia Rachal), East Natchitoches Dialysis Facility, Shreveport Nephrology Team, Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Dr. Otis Barnum, Dr. Christopher Ingram, Dr. Bryan Randolph, and Dr. Javier Pere. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Margaret Rachal, please visit our floral store.