Janis "Jan" Achord Olivier

She was born December 21, 1949, in Baton Rouge. A devoted wife, Jan was married to her high school sweetheart, Sonny Olivier, for 54 years. She dedicated her life to helping hearing impaired children as a speech and hearing therapist at the Louisiana School for the Deaf for 30 years, but her favorite profession was being a mother. She was actively involved in all of her children’s activities as Girl Scout Leader, Tennis Coach, who led the St. Joseph's Academy team to back to back State Championships and Official Scorekeeper for the Catholic High School Baseball Team. When her children were grown, her favorite pastimes became capturing special family memories through photography and hugging grandbabies. She was an amazing cook and all were welcome at her famous Sunday Dinners. Jan was an amazing caregiver who selflessly dedicated herself to caring for any family member or friend in need. She also enjoyed sharing Christ with others as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Alphonsus Church.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Jewell Braud Achord and Elgene “Gene” Achord Sr.; and brother, James “Jimmy” Achord. She is survived by her husband, Clifton “Sonny” Olivier, Jr.; daughters, Kristi Olivier Galante (Brian) and Kerri Olivier Mouch (Dale); son, Robbie Olivier (Jenee’); grandchildren, Riley Galante, Brayden Galante, Bryce Olivier, Michael Mouch, Hattie Olivier, Olivia Mouch, Sadie Olivier and Amelia Mouch; brothers, Gene Achord, Jr. (Maggie) and Jack Achord (Phyllis).

Visitation will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70739, on Wednesday, September 4th, from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, conducted by the Rev. Jason Palermo. Interment to follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Robbie Olivier, Dale Mouch, Jr., Riley Galante, Brayden Galante, Bryce Oliver, and Michael Mouch.

The family would like to thank the Fidelis King Richard staff and the Compassus Hospice staff for their compassion and care for Jan in her final years. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates memorial contributions made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Jan was a bright light to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.