Gene, as so many affectionally called her, was a pillar of strength, love and endurance. During her lifetime she was always mentoring others as a Mom, friend, sister and just a caring person. Gene was a loving foster parent and during her lifetime has fostered over 500 children. Her religion was very important to her as she practiced her faith as she walked through this life.
She leaves to mourn her daughters, Barbara Hawthorne, Ashley Guillory, and sons, David Guillory and Joseph Hughes.
Also left to mourn are her grandsons, granddaughters, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Preceded her in death is mother, Olivia Jolivette, father, Felix Jolivette, sisters, Ida Broussard, Gussie Perison, and Gertrude Siner, brothers, Wilson Jolivette and Willis Jolivette.