Loretta Oncale

Loretta Ann Cheramie Oncale, 61, of Midland, NC died after an extended illness late Tuesday morning, November 7, 2017 at her home in Midland, with her fiancé by her side.

Loretta was born July 2, 1956 in Golden Meadow, LA to the late Nacy and Pauline (Naquin) Schouest, Sr.

Survivors include her loving fiancé of 23 years, Russell Polk of Midland; two devoted daughters, Wendy (Thomas) Noble of Walker, LA and Liza (Joseph) Colomb of Biloxi MS. Also surviving are her nine grandchildren, Kaven, Brandon, Brianna, Kara, Devyn, Bobby Russell, Joseph, Jr., Jericho, and Joshua; seven brothers and sisters, Clinton Schouest, Robert Thibodaux, Johnnie Savoie, Nacy Schouest, Jr., Elaine Carter, Patty Gisclair and Wilton Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Oncale; her beloved parents, Nacy and Pauline (Naquin) Schouest, Sr., and her adopted parents, Widman and Liza (Pierce) Cheramie; two brothers and four sisters, Rayvine Cheramie, Randy Sahermac, Geraldine Matheme, Fabbie Breaux, Hellen Schouest and Lena Schouest.

At the family's request, there will be a private family service at a later date.

Memorials contributions may be made on behalf of Loretta to the donor's choice.

Loretta will be forever missed by her loving and devoted family and many dear friends. May God Grant her eternal rest.

Arrangements for the Oncale family are in the care of Hartsell Funeral Home, 13575 Broadway Avenue, Midland, NC 28107. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.

Come to Me

God saw you getting tired

And a cure was not to be.

So, he put his arms around you

And whispered "Come to Me".

With tearful eyes we watched you

And saw you pass away

Although we loved you dearly

We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating

Hard working hands at rest

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best.

Rhonda Braswell