Olisea Mary Rourke Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 3, 2026, at the age of 101, Olisea Mary Rourke Smith of Crowley, Louisiana passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Olisea Mary Rourke Smith to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Olisea find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin Rourke and Elise Cormier Rourke; her husband Irvin Pierre Smith; her siblings, Dorothy "Dot" Rourke Prudhomme (J. B. Prudhomme, Sr.), Vernon Rourke (Ethel Lee Rourke), Burney Rourke (Mildred Rourke), Pauvin Rourke (Evelyn Rourke) and Mervin Rourke (Thelma Rourke); and her brother-in-law Milo Nickel, Sr..
She is survived by: her sister Sybil Rourke Nickel. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 7th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Gossen Funeral Home Inc. (504 N Polk St, Rayne, LA 70578). A rosary was held on Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A Mass was held on Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (401 S Adams Ave, Rayne, LA 70578).
