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Jeanne Grenchik Obituary

A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Jeanne passed away at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 79, a native of Nashville, Tenn., and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1957. She was a retired teacher and homemaker. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at St. Aloysius Catholic Church on Thursday, Jan. 10, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., with funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Travasos and Ruthie Horton; sons, Steve and Bob Grenchik; sons-in-law, Matthew Travasos and Tom Horton; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph Grenchik, Annie Grenchik, Tom Grenchik, "Fifi" Grenchik, Phil Grenchik, Carol Grenchik, Delores and Harry Smolen, Terry Grenchik and Lee Goodin. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; parents, Phillip and Loretta Ford; and a grandson, Cameron Settoon. Pallbearers will be Steve and Bob Grenchik, Matthew Travasos, Tom Horton, Greg Hussey, Larry Luster, Tom Grenchik, Phil Grenchik and Marty Grenchik. She was a graduate of George Peabody Teachers College, a prison volunteer at Dixon Correctional Institute for 12 years, original board member of Joseph Homes and a member of St. Aloysius Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Joseph Homes, c/o Catholic Charities, 1750 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70805.

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Published by The Advocate from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2008.

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Keith Horcasitas

February 5, 2008

God bless the Grenchik family. The Horcasitas Family

Ruthie Horton

February 3, 2008

I miss my mom so much. To anyone who may be reading this guest book, thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers. We all (Mary, Steve, Bob and myself, Ruthie) are so grateful for everyone's kindness and compassion. Our mom was very kind and generous. She would be overwhelmed by everyone's kind words.

Kathy Michael

January 14, 2008

Dear Brother Steve,

I thank you for the opportunity to help lift you and your family up in prayer for your mother's hospitalization and homegoing. I pray you continue to be comforted in knowing, as we all do in Christ that, she is healed in Jesus' arms where our separation is temporary.

From our work in prison ministry and from attending the visitation, I realize what a great legacy of service she left as an example for you--and that you carry it well. I pray your continued strength while you walk in the teachings of Jesus Christ through your mother's excellent example.

This I pray in Jesus name.

YSIC and in Kairos Prison Ministry,

Felicia Leggio Braud

January 13, 2008

Steve, I don't know if you remember me from St. Aloysius, but I wanted to let you know that I was sad to read that your mom had passed. She sounds like such a special lady, and I pray for you and your family during this difficult time.

Margaret C. Curley

January 10, 2008

My parents, Margaret A. Murray Curley and Thomas Raymond Curley, were born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee so knew Jeanne's parents. I have fond memories of the many times Jeanne and Ray invited them to their home for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ford when they were in town from Nashville. The two of them along with Jeanne and Ray were thoughtful, loving people and always embraced, my parents with affection and kindness. Please know that all of the families are in my prayers.

Margaret Catherine Curley

Marsha Harrison

January 10, 2008

May the Lord bless you with his presence and keep you during your time of grief.
Marsha Harrison

Boyd E. Helm,M.D.

January 9, 2008

Jeanne and Raymond were two of the most giving and most Christ-like people that I was blessed to work with.

Lizzie Armstrong

January 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rick Blackstone

January 9, 2008

Jeanne(and Ray) had a great impact on my life by helping to introduce me to prison ministry. God must have danced on the day she was born. She will be remembered as a caring person who loved the Lord.

L. Jeanpierre

January 9, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Patricia Abuwi

January 9, 2008

May God hold you in this time of grief, keep you close and give you peace.

Anitra Robinson

January 9, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Lori Settoon

January 9, 2008

Mary you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May the Lord give you the peace that passes all understanding. Love Lori Settoon

Kim Mollere

January 9, 2008

Dear Mary, Steve, Bobby & Ruthie,
My prayers are with each of you at this time. I know because Mrs. Grenchik was so wonderful and sweet that she has a special place in Heaven with God and your dad. I was so sorry to hear of your loss of both Dr. and Mrs. Grenchik. Please know that I am thinking of each of you. God bless you.

Sonjua Travasos

January 8, 2008

Mary . . . Sorry about your Mom. I hope you know that I am here for you. Love you.

Brandi Broussard

January 8, 2008

My deepest sympathy for the Grenchik families' loss...Mrs. Grenchik was one of the kindest and humblest ladies and I know she will be missed by many.

Bettina Schupp

January 8, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Jeanne Grenchik passing. She was such a sweet and wonderful woman. My mother, Jeanne S. Schupp, absolutely loved her and thought so highly of her. If there is anything the Schupp family can do to help during this difficult time, please give us a call. The entire Grenchik family and relatives are in our prayers. God truly blessed us by knowing this amazing and strong woman.

Pam and Kat Montgomery

January 8, 2008

Mary, Steve, Bob, Ruthie and family, our prayers are with you. Kat and I loved her like she was our family too because she always made us feel that way. Kat loved having "Grandma Jeanne" come to school for all the grandparents days. We both enjoyed spending time with her each year at Mary's Christmas party and all the other times we visited over the years. We will really miss her. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Fred & Julie Baggett

January 8, 2008

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Gary Ordes

January 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Grenchik family. Your mother was always very kind to me and I loved and appreciated that. She will be very much missed.

Donna Hoover

January 8, 2008

May peace be with you all. My prayers and love to the family.

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