ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SALONE, ELOUISE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Jones Funeral Home, Inc., Morgan City and Franklin, La.

Died: Wednesday, September 11, 2013

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SALONE, ELOUISE 
(April 5, 1930 - September 11, 2013)

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Elouise Salone age 83, a resident of Franklin, La., died Wednesday, September 
11, 2013 at 9:40 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in 
Lafayette, La.

Mrs. Salone, the daughter of the late Mr. Dan Benjamin and the late Mrs. Ella 
B. Hurst, was born in Jeanerette, Louisiana, on April 5, 1930. She was the only 
girl and middle child among her four siblings. 
Elouise was baptized at an early age at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 
Franklin, Louisiana, where she sang in the young people’s choir called the 
“Echoes of Zion,” which was the first black choir to sing on the radio in her 
community. Elouise remained active in church and later became a member of the 
Senior Choir, the Deaconess Ministry, and other committees. She graduated from 
Franklin Negro High School in 1950 and later attended the University of 
Southwestern Louisiana (USL). On March 3, 1952, Elouise married Mr. Ernest 
Salone and travelled with him while he served his country during the Korean 
War. To their union, one daughter was born. Upon returning to Franklin, Mrs. 
Salone worked at the Franklin Foundation Hospital and Teche Action Clinic for 
many years until her retirement.

Mrs. Salone was a devoted member of the Crossing Place Fellowship in Franklin, 
where she served as a greeter, a prayer warrior, a member of the “Golden Heirs” 
senior group, and wherever and whenever needed. 
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, gospel music, spending time with her family, 
and helping others.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the Crossing Place 
Fellowship, 1096 Northwest Boulevard in Franklin, from 9:00 a.m. until the 
memorial service at 11:00 a.m.

Mrs. Salone leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Karen Salone (Lloyd) 
Smith of Franklin; one grandson, Jeohn Salone Favors of Washington, D.C.; one 
brother, Lynn Hurst of Franklin; other children she loved as her own including 
Reed Preston of Baton Rouge; Dennis (Sherry) Preston of Franklin; Dacia 
(Kimeray) Wells of Saucier, Mississippi; Cheryl Lockett of Baton Rouge; and a 
host of godchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Salone was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Dan Benjamin and Mrs. 
Ella B. Hurst; her husband, Mr. Ernest Salone; three brothers: Mr. Leroy 
LeBlanc, Mr. Henry Benjamin, Sr., and Mr. Billy Hurst; and a surrogate son, Mr. 
Ed Ronn Boatmon.

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