Jacqueline Eugenie Mary Simon Simon entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of the late Leah Vicknair Simon and Numa Simon. She was the beloved wife of 60 years of the late Joseph T. Simon, Jr. She was the loving mother of Jack Simon (Sue), Gregory Simon (Kay), Paula Simon (primary caregiver), and the late Eugenie Simon Bourgeois. She was particularly dear to her granddaughter Christine Bourgeois, who often cared for her on her days off over the years, and in her last days. She was the grandmother of Mindy Simon and Dustin Simon (Amanda), and great grandmother of Devin Lepine, Alyssa Lepine, and Thomas Joseph Simon. She was the devoted sister of the late Urbain Simon and Vernon Simon, Sr. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was especially dear to her nieces, Sandra Rodrigue and Bobbie Simon, who assisted with her care over the years, and in her last days.
She was a lifelong parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Marrero. She was an original charter, professed member and former Formation Director of the Immaculate Conception Lay Carmelite Community in Marrero. She was a member of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima. She was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 222. She was a promoter of the Miraculous Medal.
The family would like to express its gratitude to the staff of Notre Dame Hospice.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at her church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 12:30 PM. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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