Doris Jean Weaver Jeansonne, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence. She was 82 years old.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Jean's life will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Iberia. Fr. William Blanda will be the celebrant. Following the Mass, Jean will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in 5th Ward, Louisiana, at 1:45 PM, with Deacon Ted Moulard officiating.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM. Visiting hours will resume on Thursday from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Taylor Walter, Brandon Guillot, Ryan Guillot, Tanner Vallot, Josh Dent, and David Guillot. Honorary pallbearers are Ahmie and Rainn Dent.
Jean, as she was affectionately known, was born on December 8, 1942, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to the late Edward Weaver and the late Mattie Houston Taylor. She was one of four daughters born to that union and was a proud graduate of Mansfield High School.
Jean met the love of her life, Alvin Jeansonne, at a local diner. She, the prettiest girl in the diner, and Alvin, with the fastest car, shared an instant connection, and they were married shortly after. Jean embraced her most cherished role as a mother and homemaker. Together, Jean and Alvin welcomed five beautiful children into their lives in the quaint town of Vinton, Louisiana, where they made their home. A woman of great faith, Jean became a devoted parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton, where she also served as a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Jean selflessly offered her prayers and service in Christ for those in need.
Jean’s love of gardening and the outdoors was well-known. She took great pride in her beautiful flowers and manicured yard. An excellent cook, Jean enjoyed preparing meals for her family, and it was said that her cornbread dressing was the best in all of South Louisiana.
Above all, Jean’s greatest joy was being surrounded by her family and friends. She led a life built on faith, love, and kindness, and she treated all those she met with generosity. She leaves behind a lasting legacy in the hearts of those who knew her, and her memory will forever be cherished by her loved ones.
Jean is survived by her children, Angela Guillot (David), Gary Jeansonne (Darlene), Karen Goutierrez, and Julia Jeansonne; her grandchildren, Jessica Charles (Bryan), Angelle Jeansonne, Katie Gennusa (Timmy), Ryan Guillot (Josie), Kensie Dent (Josh), Brandon Guillot (Haylee), Taylor Walter (Sarina), and Brett Perioux (Charlotte); and her precious great-grandchildren, Drew Guillot, Tanner Vallot, Ahmie Dent, Rainn Dent, and Ruby Paganuzzi.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Jeansonne; her son, Anthony Jeansonne; her parents, Mattie Taylor and Edward Weaver; and her sisters, Hazel Ingram, Linda Vandiver, and Evonne Litton.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories and condolences with the family by visiting Jean's memorial at www.evangelinenewiberia.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
