Murrell, LeBlanc to wed Aug. 1

Meagan Elise Murrell of Crowley and Derek Anthony LeBlanc of Rayne have announced that they are engaged and committed to be wed on Friday, August 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne.

Fr. Garrett Savoie will officiate the 6 p.m. nuptial service.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Kathy and David Murrell of Crowley. She is the granddaughter of the late Mary F. and Willie D. Nelson, and the late Juanita and Darold Murrell, all of Crowley.

Meagan graduated from Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish in 2013 before enrolling at Louisiana State University - Eunice, where she is studying elementary education. She is currently employed with the LSU AgCenter office in Acadia Parish.

The prospective groom is the son of Tammy and David LeBlanc of Rayne. His maternal grandparents are Linda and Douglas Terro, and his paternal grandparents are Clara and Larry LeBlanc, all of Rayne.

The groom is a 2010 graduate of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish and is presently employed by Offshore Energy Services.

Following their wedding, the couple will reside in Mire.