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Jeannette Russell Obituary
Jeannette Bergeron Russell, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at 2:59pm, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born November 11, 1933 and was 89 years old. A native of New Orleans and a resident of Amite for the past 60 years. She was a retired dairy farmer. Survived by her loving daughter, Nancy Russell Terrebonne, Prairieville, grandchildren Julie Terrebonne Roussel, (Kent), Prairieville, John "Lil John"Terrebonne Jr., (Marci), Gonzales, Peggy "PJ" Perkins, Shreveport. Great-grandchildren Shelbi and Kye Terrebonne and Beau and Kenlie Roussel. Mother-in-law of John Terrebonne Sr. and Jeaniene St. Pierre. She was a 5th generation Aunt and had numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Raphael "Apple" Russell, her parents, Raoul and Edna Bergeron, sisters Mildred Watts, Marion St. Pierre, and Ethel Pons. Also Mother of JoAnn Russell Perkins, Texas, granddaughter, Johnette Perkins Hancock, Texas and great-grandmother of Catherine and CJ Monaghan, Texas. She was an excellent cook and baker and loved doing her "Search a Word" puzzles. It was her tradition to send birthday and anniversary cards to everyone she knew and loved. She was a devoted Catholic and loved by all. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 8:00AM until 10:30AM on Friday, August 25, 2023. Religious Services at St. Dominic Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Friday. Services conducted by Fr. Rueben Dykes. Interment St. Dominic Mausoleum, Husser, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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Alice. M c kelvy
September 3, 2023
Nancy . AND JOHNNY AND FAMILY. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Lorie Viola
August 30, 2023
Nancy and Family. I am so sorry for your loss your Mom was a wonderful person sending all my love
Lisa Terrington
August 27, 2023
Nancy your Mom was the best. She has always been kind hearted, compassionate and loving person ive ever met. She will truly be missed. Im so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine your pain. I love you always, Lisa
Sarah Barber
August 25, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Holly Vornado Shafer
August 23, 2023
My dear friend. All the wonderful memories I have in my heart. I can't even find the words for my sadness. I will always have your family in love. She extended goodness and true Christian love to me my whole life. I will always remember. My prayers are with You, Lil John, Julie, and Janeane. I love you all.
Keith Corkern
August 23, 2023
Ms. Jeannette, was always very sweet and loving neighbor. always a joy to be around, so sorry for families loss, but can be assured we all have another Angel now.
Keith Corkern
Carol Terrington
August 23, 2023
Nancy and family. So sorry to hear about your mother´s passing. She was a very sweet lady. Praying for you and the family to heal from your lost. Love, Ms. Carol
Maria Gill
August 22, 2023
My condolences to the family.
Trudy Raymer-Kennedy
August 22, 2023
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember visiting them when I was younger and how your mom made us fried banana fritters. They were just the best ever! Sad that she is gone only have memories of that visit and of my very kind Godfather, Ray which will last for the rest of my life!
Dannie and Iris Walker
August 22, 2023
Sorry to hear about Jeannette. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless all them throughout this difficult time.
Belinda Briwn
August 22, 2023
Dear Nancy and family, Our hearts and prayers lifted for you. How we loved Aunt Jeannette. Such a beautiful, cheerful and loving soul. Many were touched by her radiating love. Will hold on to many cherished memories. Love Belinda, Chris, Jeff and Angel- Sarah
Kerri Ardillo
August 22, 2023
Nancy, so sorry for the loss of your mother. My condolences to you and your family. May God bless.
Wendy Hebert
August 22, 2023
Nancy and Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything.
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