DELCAMBRE – A native and resident of Vermilion Parish, Mrs. John “Tommy” Derise, the former Judy Ann Dore, age 69, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital in Lafayette with her family by her side.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held for Mrs. Derise at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. A rosary will be prayed at 2:00 pm. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
Born on November 11, 1950 to the late Gilbert and Marie Morvant Dore, Judy was one of two children. She was a kind and loving woman who enjoyed the simple life of country living. Judy loved the Delcambre Shrimp Festival dearly. She served on the board for 25 years and was treasurer and ran the souvenir booth. Judy was an excellent cook and enjoyed feeding her family and friends. She especially enjoyed having coffee with her sister, Hazel, every morning. Judy was also known to enjoy a good game of cards and a trip to the casino. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Judy will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 52 years, John “Tommy” Derise; son, Shaun Derise and wife Danielle; daughter, Michele Derise and spouse Jan Jumonville; grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Madison and Nathan; and sister, Hazel Broussard and husband Terrell.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Marie Morvant Dore.
The family would like to extend special thanks to all of the doctors, nurses, caretakers, and staff of The Heart Hospital of Lafayette for their kindness, support, and care to their loving wife and mother during these difficult times.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
