Ann Gail Olivere Morel was called home to our Lord on November 2, 2019, in Slidell, LA at the age of 78. Ann died peacefully at home and in the company of her family after a long, courageous battle with COPD and numerous other illnesses.

Born July 15^th, 1941 to Jacob and Haydee Olivere in New Orleans, LA, Ann was a vibrant, dynamic, and loving woman.  She is a 1959 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in New Orleans and a 1963 graduate of Louisiana State University where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority.  She married Derise Charles "Deb" Morel in 1968 and was the dedicated mother of three sons, Jonathan Charles, Christian Edward and Stephen Derise.  Ann, Deb and their three sons relocated to Slidell, Louisiana in 1974, which has remained home to Ann and Deb ever since.  In addition to her career raising her three children, Ann went on to run a very successful business as a BeautiControl Cosmetics skincare consultant and director for over 20 years.

Ann was a very active and passionate woman, who was completely devoted to her husband and three sons, as well as her friends, community, and church. She was a long-time parishioner and active participant in numerous ministries of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Slidell, LA. She was a true New Orleanian, who loved her home, the Saints, the Tigers, local food and music, and made the best crawfish etouffee in town.  She had an intense joy for life that was passed on to everyone around her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Haydee, and her brother, Joseph Wendell Olivere. She is survived by her loving husband, Deb; her children, Jonathan and his wife Alissa Flynn, Christian and his wife Courtney Larche, Stephen and his wife Meredith Maxwell; and seven grandchildren, Madison, Alexander, Mackenzie, Lily, Brendan, Genevieve and Miles.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Catholic Mass at 11:00 A.M., both held at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 910 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell, LA.  Interment services will follow at St. Patrick’s Mausoleum at 143 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 at approximately 1:00 P.M. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church's Baptism, Weddings & Funerals Fund.  This can be done by online payment or by mailing or dropping off a check to the church office at 910 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell, LA, 70461.  If mailing or delivering a donation in person, please reference, "In Memory of Ann Gail Olivere Morel."  If donating online, navigate to the St. Luke's Giving web page here https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stl910273.  Once on the web page, click the "Fund" drop-down menu and select "Second Collections and Other Donations"; then, in the "Sub Fund" window, select "Baptisms, Weddings Funerals", then enter your donation amount and complete the transaction below.