The LaCazes
79 Years
MARRIED: February 15, 1947 – 79 Years Robeline, Louisiana Gussie & Leland LaCaze Gussie and Leland LaCaze met in May of 1945, in the small sawmill town of Flora, La. Leland played guitar with two friends, on Saturday nights. On one of those Saturday nights, Gussie, her sister, and their friends decided to go and […]
2026 Marriage Hall of Fame
Marriage serves as a cornerstone of society, providing the foundation for strong families and nurturing well-adjusted children. Each year, Louisiana Family Forum (LFF) honors the state’s longest-married couples to celebrate healthy marriages, strengthen cultural support for lifelong commitment, and highlight the community-wide benefits these enduring unions bring. This recognition celebrates couples who exemplify traditional values—loyalty, […]
2025 Marriage Hall of Fame
The institution of marriage stands as a sacred and cherished covenant, serving as the cornerstone of society for generations. It provides a vital foundation for strong families and plays a crucial role in nurturing well-adjusted children. Annually, Louisiana Family Forum (LFF) honors the state’s longest-married couples to promote healthy marriages, strengthen cultural support for this […]
The Milans
83 Years
Shreveport, Louisiana Ira and Margery’s love story began in New Orleans, where Ira met Margery, the “Just Right” niece of his uncle’s wife. They tied the knot on January 17, 1942, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Canal Street. After the birth of their first son, Ira served as a Seabee in […]