Joanne Waguespack

Joanne Waguespack, age 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 11, 2026. A lifelong resident of Saint Amant, Louisiana. Joanne was known for her loving heart, strong family devotion, and generous spirit toward everyone who knew her. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She shared warmth, kindness, and unwavering support with those she loved.

She is survived by her three sons: Benjy Dedon; Brent Dedon and wife April Dedon; and Kenny Dedon. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Caitlyn Dedon, Emily Dedon, Hunter Dedon, Chantel Dedon, and Kinsley Dedon; step-grandchildren: Jace Moody and Cayson Moody; and great-grandchildren: Brinley Segura, Beau Segura, and Skye Guedry. She is also survived by her godchild, Steven Schillings. Joanne is further survived by her siblings: Benny Schillings and wife Bonnie Schillings; Glen Schillings and wife Nesty Schillings; Suzie Parker and husband Percy Parker; Judy Savoy and husband Robbie Savoy Sr.; Jeff Schillings; and Kitty Walraven and husband Daleon Walraven. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Waguespack; her parents, Melanie and Elvin Schillings; her former husband, Mark Dedon; and her nephews, Robbie Savoy Jr. and Clint Delaune.

Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Church on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will follow, with burial immediately afterward. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate Joanne’s life.