Jerry Jean Theriot

Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. His most cherished memories were spent with his family and telling jokes. Jerry was an extremely kindhearted person who always put the needs of others before his own. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry, fishing and cutting grass so much, he even cut his neighbor’s yards. Jerry was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church where he served as an usher and was part of the cemetery committee. He was also a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, member of American Legion Post 328 Pierre Part, ILA Local 3033 and the Paincourtville Volunteer Fire Department.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of sixty six years, Audrey Rivere Theriot; four children, Nadine T. Boudreaux (Rodney); Deborah “Debbie” T. Blanchard, Gerard Theriot (Paula) and Hollie T. Rodrigue (Mark); ten grandchildren, Ellen B. Dupeire (Chris), Maria B. Gonzales (Josh), Myra Boudreaux, Evy B. Rodrigue (Freddie), Kayli Blanchard (Michael), Alex B. Templet (Allen), Dre’ Blanchard (Kate), Claire T. Barbier (Greg), Nicholas Theriot (Juli), Jacob Theriot and McKenzie Rodrigue (Bryan); fourteen great grandchildren; four siblings, Amy T. Morales (Ernest), Ella M. Metrejean (Hubert), Norman Mabile (Anna Mae) and Thomas Mabile (Carrie); one brother-in-law, Enaux “EJ” Rivere Jr. (Mazie) and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Evy Crochet Theriot; parents who raised him, Honore and Amelia Theriot Mabile; eight siblings, Algier Theriot, Stephen Theriot, Percy Theriot, Earnest Theriot, Sidney Mabile (Marilyn), Josephine Theriot, Hilda Mabile and Mary Lee Cavalier (Carol); in-laws, Enaux and Irene C. Rivere and one sister-in-law, Itzy Blanchard (Robert).

The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice and Home Instead for their care and support.

A visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part, LA, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 5pm until 11pm and will resume at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, LA, from 8:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment to follow in the church mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be: Nicholas Theriot, Jacob Theriot, Dre’ Blanchard, Chris Dupeire, Allen Templet, Bryan White, Greg Barbier and Keith Blanchard.