My sister, Vera “Bee” Rabalais Descant, and her
husband Edison, built and opened a grocery store
in September, 1956. It was located on
their property at the corner of the Goudeau Road
(Hwy. 361) and Spring Bayou Road (Hwy. 1180).
They were both very active in the operations of
the store, clerking, visiting with the
customers, stocking shelves, cleaning and
pumping gasoline.
They sold the usual groceries,
cigarettes, drinks, and household necessities. They had a
small kitchenette in one back corner so they could fix their
meals, allowing them to spend more time in the store.
My Dad loved to sit on the porch and
rock and visit with customers when they came for gas or
groceries, or just stopped to visit him. He knew everyone
in the area.
In 1976 they sold the store to Judy
Rabalais Gaspard. Judy later sold it to Robert Rabalais,
and a short time later it was sold to Mr. Fisher, who closed
it in the early 80's.
Since the building was vacant and in
the corner of their yard, Vera and Edison soon decided to
have the building torn down.
Since that time Edison has passed away
and Vera still lives there.
Submitted by Ryan Rabalais, Vera’s
brother and a 1951 EHS graduate.