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Winfred J. Abshire

September 24, 1941 ~ May 25, 2023

KAPLAN — Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 26, 2023 at LeMaire Cemetery honoring the life of Winfred J. Abshire, 81, who died Thursday, May 25, 2023. He will be laid to rest with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
He is survived by his son, Kevin Abshire and his wife, Sydney of Kaplan; his grandson, Blake Hargrave and his wife, Robyn of Kaplan; his granddaughter, Kelli North and her husband, Colt of Kountze, TX; and four great grandchildren, Mallory and Kalyn Hargrave and Noah and Kate North.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Myrtis Trahan Abshire; and his parents, Wallace Abshire and the former Annabelle Terro.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Vermilion Health Care and Hospice of Acadiana’s staff and nurses for all of their care and compassion.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276. Condolences may be sent to the Abshire family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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