Jean Hunter Obituary
Jean Catherine Hunter, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 9, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on January 1, 1939 in New Orleans to Elphege and Annie Prejean, Jean was a loving wife to Bernhardt Joseph Hunter, Sr. (Bernie) for an amazing 66 years. Together they built a life of fun, laughter and adventure and always loved each other and their children dearly. Their sons Bernhardt J. Hunter, Jr. (Chip) and his wife Connie, Christopher Paul Hunter and his wife Katie, Kevin Michael Hunter and his wife Donna all treasure the legacy of love imparted to them by Jean and Bernie. The combined 182 years of marriage between the four couples is a source of pride and a tribute to that legacy.
Jean was called Mimi and adored by her grandchildren Jilliann Dreher and her husband Drew, Megan Boucvalt and her husband Gabe, Anthony Hunter and his wife Blake, Ryan Hunter and his wife Hailey, and Catherine Elise Hunter.
She leaves behind her precious great grandchildren Murphy, Annie, Townsend and Hunter Dreher, Emma Harper and Alden Boucvalt, Jade and Cassie Hunter and Finley and Harrison Hunter.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Roy Prejean (Tuttie), Carroll Prejean (June), Millie Leatham (Harry), niece Pat Leatham, nephew Daniel Prejean and great-nephew Stephen Vix.
To treasure her memory also are her 10 nieces and nephews and their children, whom she loved dearly.
Jean was blessed with a large group of friends, both in New Orleans and Morgan City, her home since 1975. She filled her days with extensive travel, bridge, and her skill at the piano, delighting her friends and family by playing so beautifully, a memory that will be cherished by all. Jean was honored by the Krewe of Galatea in Morgan City, being named their Queen XXXIX in 2008.
Jean will always be remembered with love and deeply missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City from 9 am until 11 am on December 22nd followed by services and internment in Morgan City.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, who cared so lovingly for Mimi and her family in her final days.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
412 4th Street P.O. Box 132, Morgan City, LA 70380
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