elcambre – A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted for Mrs. Elrina Schexnayder Barras, 89, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2918, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Ed Degeyter officiating. Internment followed at the church cemetery. Readings were by Aubreigh Benintende and Nicole Benintende A native of Delcambre and resident of St. Martinville, Mrs. Barras passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Landmark of Acadiana Nursing Home with her family by her side. Elrina was born on July 28, 1928, to the late Odeonce and Fedora Menard Schexnayder. She was a deeply devoted and faithful woman who offered her service to those in need. Elrina would often volunteer with ministry organizations. With them, she would travel to nursing homes and prisons where she would visit with residents, sing, and spread her faith. Elrina was also a dedicated public servant and worked with the Council on Aging as assistant manager for 15 years from 1977 to 1992. She greatly enjoyed playing Bingo and Pokeno with the other residents at Landmark of Acadiana. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend – Elrina will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her children, Rosemary Delahoussaye and husband Larry of St. Martinville, Lillie Barras of Abbeville, and Kent Barras of Kansas; step-children, Darryl Barras of Abbeville, Gerald “T-Beb” Barras of Delcambre, and Anna Viator of Delcambre; brother, Maurice Schexnayder of Texas; sister, Anna Mae Dore and husband Jules of St. Martinville; grandchildren, Stevie Barras, Nicole Benintende and husband Bobby, Kevin Delahoussaye and wife Kim, Jude Barras and wife Nina, and Kimberly, Jason, Shawn and Chris Barras; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Barras; sons, Vernon and John Barras; step-son, Donald Barras; step-daughters, Mona Faye Barras and Belva Landry; grandchild, Keith Barras; brother, Joseph Schexnayder; sister, Theresa Trahan; and parents, Odeonce and Fedora Menard Schexnayder. Pallbearers were Kevin and Larry Delahoussaye, Bobby Benintende, Jude and Shawn Barras, and Jules Dore. Honorary pallbearers were Watson and Warner Delahoussaye, Ashton and Aubreigh Benintende, and Stevie Barras. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Landmark of Acadiana for their support and caring. They sincerely referred to Mrs. Barras as “Mom” and treated her like family. Appreciation also goes out to the staff and nurses of Grace Hospice who were there with Mrs. Barras until the end. To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com. Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre was in charge of arrangements.