Elaine Marie Doucet

Elaine Doucet, 88, Born on April 26, 1937, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her two sons, Robert Wilmer Doucet (Denise) and Valsin Walter Doucet (Kelly); her sister, Billy Butler (Peter); her grandchildren, Heather Gianelloni (Charles), Renee Pierce (Jason), Whitney Jensen (Chris), Kellen Murphy (Randy), Connor Murphy and Kelli Reine (Joji), Shelli Harvell ; and her great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Pierce, Jacob Jensen, Finley Rossignol, Jayci Harvell and Cooper Baham. Elaine is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Wilmer Doucet; her daughter, Cindy Doucet Murphy (Tim); her parents, Joseph Valsin Guillotte and Marie Coppernex Guillotte; and her brother, Joseph Valsin Doucet (Connie).

Elaine lived a life filled with faith, love, laughter, and deep devotion to those she held dear.

A devout Catholic, Elaine embodied kindness and compassion in everything she did. She had a remarkable gift for embracing people from all walks of life, making everyone she met feel seen, loved, and truly special. With her bright spirit and nurturing heart, she touched the lives of so many and made friends wherever she went.

Elaine approached life with an infectious sense of joy and a boundless curiosity for the world around her. She loved to travel, garden, and cook, but her greatest joy was always her family and close friends. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her world, and she never missed a chance to remind them how deeply they were loved. She would often say to her grandchildren, "Anything your little heart's desire," a phrase that perfectly reflected her generous and loving nature. Known for her quick wit, her big contagious laugh, and her warm, welcoming smile, Elaine had a way of filling a room with joy and light. She was strong, courageous, and full of energy, always young at heart and never one to take herself too seriously. Lovingly known as "Lanie," she earned the name because, she would joke, there was simply no way she was old enough to be a grandmother. Her spirit remained youthful, vibrant, and full of life until the very end.

Elaine's legacy of love, faith, and family will continue to live on through all who were blessed to know her.

Funeral services will be held at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home 3827 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Visitation will take place from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., with a Mass to follow. Interment will be private.