Janet Vignes Rousset

Janet Vignes Rousset passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Metairie, Louisiana Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Roy Ronald Rousset; her sister Joan Vignes; and her parents, Esther Jambois Vignes and Leon Albert Vignes. She is survived by daughters, Dawn Grass (Pete), Dina Rousset, Joan Rousset; sons, James Rousset (Missy), Roy Rousset (Melissa); sister, Paulette Phipps (James); brother, Keith Vignes; grandchildren, Amanda, Dillon, Meghan, Emily, Rebecca, Nathaniel, Noah, Shane, Mallory and Melanie; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sandra Haro. Janet graduated from Saint Rose de Lima and Saint Joseph's Academy. She remained an active alumna of both schools throughout her lifetime. She worked at Bernard's Siding for several years before joining Vignes Florist, which was started by her mother. Janet was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Angela Merici for over 50 years. She married her high school sweetheart. Janet was a dear friend and great listener for many and proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her passions were family and friends, traveling far and wide, charitable clubs and causes, flowers, and playing cards. She especially loved bringing family and friends together, decorating and cooking for parties at her and Roy's home. She was an active member and officer of SALA and Cosmopolitan International Clubs. Janet and Roy loved dancing and were members of square and round dancing clubs and the Krewe of Mid-City. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by a funeral mass at 12 p.m. at St. Angela Merici, celebrated by Rev. Clayton "Beau" Charbonnet. Interment will be private in All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery. Family asks you to consider donations to St. Angela Merici at 900 Beverly Garden Dr. Metairie, LA 70002 or Second Harvest Food Bank at 700 Edwards Ave., New Orleans, LA 70123. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.