Lela Dunshee Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 14, 2026, at the age of 87, Lela Dunshee (New Orleans, Louisiana) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Barton W. Sherman and Leona Carlisle Sherman. She is survived by: her husband Ronnie Dunshee; her children, Sheila Bouchon (Randy), Mark Newman and Rhonda Walker (Dale); her grandchildren, Jennifer McDaniel (Frank), Calvin Bouchon, Kristin Newman, Ian Walker (Kayla) and Jonathan Walker (Chelsea); her great grandchildren, Jarrett McDaniel (Cady), Gavin McDaniel, Jake McDaniel, Paytyn Walker, Alexis Walker, Leia Walker and Beau Walker; her great great grandchild Grayson McDaniel; her brother Felix Sherman (Cheryl); and her son Ronald A. Newman. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.