Jade Marie Foret

Jade Marie Foret, 88, left us for her eternal destination on July 1st, 2025. She was born into this world on December 15th, 1936. The youngest of two children born to the late Neston and Edith Foret. Jade grew up in Metairie and worked in New Orleans for her entire life as an administrative assistant; her last 40 years were spent working for Murphy and North. She retired at the age of 85. Jade lived a simple life and was a very kind person. She never harbored any ill will towards anyone, even those who offended her. She believed in the institution of forgiveness. She was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Phillip Neri parish since 1969. She was known by some as Mom, known by some as Jade, and the rest of the world called her Maw Maw. She loved kids and always had a full house. She was a fan of music. Everyone would clean the house on Saturday mornings listening to Johnny Rivers, Rod Stewart, the Moody Blues and The War of the Worlds or her absolute favorite Pink Floyd on reel to reel. Jade loved to cook and always had a hot meal for anyone in need. When she could no longer cook herself, she started watching cooking shows to get ideas to pass on. She was an avid "telephile" (tv fan) and lifelong soap opera fan, recording her soaps and shows every day so she could catch up on her stories. Jade is preceded in death by her sister Mona, as well as both ex-husbands, Ronald and Mitchell. She is survived by her children, Melody, Ronnie (Susan), Clifton, Stephanie and Suzanne (Donald); grandchildren, Ashlee, Adam (Erica), Lauren (Adam), Kristen (Jason) and Skylar; Great-grandchildren, Cas (Gabby), Johnathan, Caleb and Joseph; Also survived by her godchild and niece Sue and nephews, Glen (Missy), Chris and Kerry. She leaves behind a large extended family and friends that were fortunate enough to know her kindness throughout her years. She was a woman of simple means and not one that collected material wealth but rather bestowed love toward the people that shared her life. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11am – 12pm at St Philip Neri, 6500 Kawanee Blvd, followed by mass. Graveside interment will follow at Garden of Memories, 4900 Airline Drive at 1:30pm.