Barbara Ann Tschida

Published 8:36 am Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Barbara Ann Els Tschida went home to her Maker on Jan. 5, 2025, at the age of 90.

Barbara was known for her youthfulness and beauty, and she made a lasting impression on all those who knew her. Some of her many talents included painting, cooking, decorating, and gardening.

Barbara was born on Feb. 27, 1934, in Alexandria, La. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Gregory Michael Tschida, her husband of 46 years; her infant sister, Hattie Helen Els; her parents, Grace and Edgar (Buddy) Els, and her brother, Dr. Edgar (Eddie) Els II.

Barbara is survived by her four sons, they were her pride and joy, David Brewer (Vicki), Daniel Brewer (Julie), Ralph Wright Brewer (Tina), and William Brewer.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Dana Brewer, Kristen Sitter (Doug), Laura Weathers, Christine Souza (Sostenes), Daniel Brewer Jr., Morgan Brewer, Taylor Alexeev (Andrew), Quade Brewer, and five great-grandchildren, Gianna Sitter, Luke Sitter, Chloe Brewer, Maria Souza, and Levi Alexeev; her sister and best friend, Kay Els Filostrat; brother-in-law, Dr. Dimitri Filostrat; sisters-in-law, Jane Tschida, Judy Eilts, and Kathy Holiday, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she held close to her heart.

A mass of Christian burial was held on Jan. 15 at St. Joseph’s Abbey in Covington, La., followed by the interment at the columbarium cemetery. Father Angel Diaz was the celebrant assisted by Deacon Ed Kelly and Deacon Brian Klause.

Barbara’s family would like to extend a special thank you to her loving caretakers, Nellie Sullivan and Cherise Abadie, the staff at the Hospice of Baton Rouge and White Funeral Home of Poplarville, Miss.