SISTER LUCIE LEONARD RETURNS TO GOD Sister Lucie Leonard O. Carm., a Sister of Mount Carmel died March 18, 2016 at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center. She was 88 years old and in the 69th year of her religious profession. Sister Lucie was born on July 7, 1927 in Thibodaux, LA, the second of ten children, to the late Elvain Joseph Leonard and Bertha Marie Gaubert of Thibodaux, LA. She entered the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Aug. 13, 1944, and received the habit of the Sisters of Mount Carmel on Aug. 2, 1945. On Aug. 4, 1947, she made her first profession, and pronounced perpetual vows Aug. 3, 1950. She celebrated her 60th Jubiliee in 2007. Sister Lucie attended St. John Elementary and Mount Carmel High School in Thibodaux, LA. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Catholic University, Washington, DC in 1970. Sister taught at St. James Major, New Orleans in 1947-49 and in 1951-52. Devoting over 60 years to nursing, Sister Lucie has worked at St. Joseph Hospital, Thibodaux, LA; Carmel Hospital, Kaplan, LA; and Mercy Hospital, New Orleans, LA. She was Continuing Education Program Manager and Nurse Consultant for the Louisiana Board of Nursing; Nurse Liaison to Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, New Orleans, LA and Director of Continuing Education for the Louisiana State Nurses Association. In 1998 she was honored with the Louisiana State Nurses Association Service Award, in 2003 was inducted into the LSNA Hall of Fame, one of the "100 Great Nurses" and was "Nun of the Year." While serving at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, she received the LeadingAge Gulf States "Distinguished Service Award" for 2013 for her outstanding contribution towards the welfare of older persons. She has also served the congregation as an Executive Councilor, Motherhouse Infirmary Nurse and Motherhouse Administrative Assistant. Since 2010 Sister has served as Pastoral Care Assistant at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center. Sister Lucie was preceded in death by her parents, one sister: Sr. Bertha Leonard, O. Carm. and three brothers: Herman J., Francis L., and Donald R. Leonard. She is survived by four sisters: Sister Anne Leonard, O. Carm. of New Orleans, LA, Cecelia A. Richard of Thibodaux, LA, Lorraine F. Folse of Houma, LA and Miriam Esteve of Thibodaux, LA and one brother: Gerard Leonard of Lockport, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, 5600 General De Gualle Dr., New Orleans, LA on March 21, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. with rosary at 9 a.m. Interment will be in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.