Anita Clary

Anita Margarite Clary (Hernandez), 64 of Prairieville, died Thursday, January 18th 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake hospital.

She was born December 14th 1958 to Whitney and Rita Hernandez (Kling) in the city of Lake Charles. She attended Foley High in Foley, Alabama where she spent most of her childhood and teenage years. She later moved to Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish, where she settled and had her children. She was a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother, as well as a wonderful partner. She had the gift to make friends anywhere she went and always brightened every room.

She is survived by her loving partner of 18 years, Marty Vascocu, her children Melissa Andras and husband Craig, Melanie Clary and partner Carlton, Codi Dupuy and husband Teddy, Joey Vascocu, Jayme Vascocu and partner Kyle. Her 12 gandchildren, Brianna, Tylon, Baylee, Payton, Natalie, Madison, Austin, Arianna, Dason, Kelsey, Hadley, and Kori. She is also survived by her brother and 4 sisters, Paulette and Randy Salsbury, Patricia and Lenny Frey, Ramona Hernandez, Trudy Alms and Jeff Hernandez. As well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents, Whitney and Rita Hernandez and brother Michael Hernandez.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at Ascension Funeral Home 426 W. New River St. Gonzales, La. 70737. Services will start at noon.