Chandra Ardell Picou

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4

Thursday, September 25, 1969 at Baton Rouge General Hospital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana God blessed Wilton and Althea's life by giving them the birth of their first child, a beautiful girl, Chandra Ardell Picou.

She was the proud parent of Alexis Olivia and Joshua Alan. After hearing the gospel and confessing her belief in Jesus Christ, she was baptized by Rev. Cleveland Williams at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church of Napoleonville, LA.

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, she departed life here on earth as the Heavenly Father declared her earthly work done. During her stay here on earth, she received her high school diploma from Hazelwood Central High School in Florissant, MO. Her Bachelor of Arts degree in English was achieved at Webster University in St. Louis, MO. This prepared her for her work in the business world in the fields of restaurant management, human resources, and substitute teaching.

Chandra enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending time with her family. Her joy in reading resulted in her having widespread knowledge in many categories. She would be the one you would want to call as your “shout out” on the TV game show “Cash Cab.”

Her family tree would include: Althea Bernadine Chase Picou – mother; Wilton John Picou, Jr.– father; Alexis Olivia Picou, St. Louis, MO – daughter; Joshua Alan Picou, Napoleonville, LA – son; Elizabeth Jackson (Picou), Phoenix, AZ – sister; Wilton John Picou, III, Dana Point, CA – brother. Five grandchildren – Jace, Jaleah, Kaizlyn, J'Sai, and Alani. Five nieces – Dorian Washington, Dia Washington, Deja Washington, Reyna Armant, and Jessika Armant. Three aunts – Fannie M. Picou and Rosa Williams of Mission Hills, CA and Betty Picou-McGwen of Houma, LA; Parrain - Benny Douglas, Houma, LA and many cousins and friends.

She was preceded her in death by: Parents – Wilton John, Jr. and Althea B. C. Picou; Maternal grandparents – Murray Chase, Sr. and Doris Hilda Sherman; Paternal grandparents – Rev. Wilton John, Sr. and Mary Picou; Aunts – Audrey Olevia Lewis and Betty Picou-McGwen; Uncles – Murray Chase, Jr.(Bubby) and Rev. Willie Picou.

A Memorial service in honor of Chandra will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Jones Funeral Home, 230 S. Hollywood Rd. Houma, LA 70360 beginning at 10:00 AM.