Joan C. Firmin

1942 - 2024

A Liturgy of the Word will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Delhomme Chapel of Scott for Joan Frances Chatelain Firmin, 82, who passed away on June 29, 2024. Deacon Cliff Tanner of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church will conduct the funeral services. Entombment will take place in Sts. Peter & Paul Mausoleum. Mrs. Firmin, a resident of Lafayette, was the daughter of the late Marcel F. Chatelain and the former Bernice E. Bielkiewicz. Joan was born and raised in Marksville, then moving to Lafayette once she married Worley in 1960. She worked for 40 years with Teche Electrical Supply, retiring in 2012. Joan loved cooking for her family and attending large, family gatherings in Marksville. She was a very patient, loving wife and mother who raised 3 great kids. Joan was beloved by all who knew her! She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Worley James Firmin; children, Lynn Firmin Poole (John), Scott Firmin, and Ken Firmin (Tara); grandchildren, Joshua Firmin (Daniel Kissamore), Shane Poole, Sydney Firmin DePriest (Benjamin), and Sarah Poole; sisters, June Chatelain Garrot and Kathy Chatelain Ducote (Mike); and canine companion, "Zoe". She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcel and Bernice Chatelain; sister, Dean Chatelain Luneau (Wilkey); and brother-in-law, Tommy Garrot. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home - Scott on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. A Rosary will be prayed at 12:30 PM in the funeral home, with service immediately following. Pallbearers will be Scott Firmin, Ken Firmin, John Poole, Shane Poole, Mike Ducote, and Buddy Garrot. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial and honoraria giving be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: https://www.komen.org/how-to-help/donate/ Personal condolences may be sent to the family of Joan C. Firmin at: www.delhommefuneralhome.com Joan C. Firmin and her family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Delhomme Funeral Home, 705 Marie Street, Scott, LA. Copyright Delhomme Funeral Homes, Inc. July 2024.