Tong (Oumady) Philayvanh

New Iberia – Tong (Oumady) Philayvanh, 88, of Coteau passed away at 3:05 A.M. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her residence in Coteau, LA.

She was born on August 5, 1935, in Kenthao, Laos to her parents Pock and Mo Oumady.

Mrs. Tong and her family came to the United States in 1980 and resided in Groton, CT before making Coteau, LA, their home.  Tong was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. She was an active member of the New Iberia Buddhist Temple.

Tong is survived by her daughter, Bounthanom (Bonnie) Conroy, and her husband Edward of Coteau, LA; grandchildren: Elisa “Pinky” Senphansiry, Diana Borret, Jessica Senphansiry, Danny Philayvanh of San Diego, CA, Alex Philayvanh and Anita Philayvanh, both of Danielson, and relative B. Philayvanh, and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Souphy Philayvanh, son Somsack Philayvanh and parents Pock and Mo Oumady.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 16, 2023, until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be held at Greene Funeral Home, 802 Weldon Street, New Iberia, LA  70560.  (337) 256-5152.

Cremation will follow at Colligan Crematory, 121 Park Center Drive, Broussard, LA  70518.

.The family has entrusted Greene Funeral Home with the arrangements.

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