Marie Picou Jeanfreau
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She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Edmond Jeanfreau; her parents, Lee and Catherine Selhofer Picou; her grandson, Steven Patrick Jeanfreau; and her siblings: her twin sister, Marion Ford; Anthony Picou Sr.; Esther Callia; Catherine Picou; Jeanne Doane; and Lee Picou Jr.
Marie is survived by her four children: Diane Jenkins (Bert), Cheryl Tortorich, Ed Jeanfreau (Cindy), and Kevin Jeanfreau. She leaves behind four cherished grandchildren-Kristin Hornsby (Jack), Emily Simon (Scott), Christopher Jeanfreau (Katie), and Gregory Jenkins-as well as two precious great-grandchildren, Olivia and Henry Simon; and siblings David Picou; Gayle Dardar; Gary Picou, and many loved nieces and nephews.
A longtime resident of Abita Springs, Marie was a woman of deep Catholic faith and had once been an active member of the St. Jane de Chantal Ladies Sodality. She lived her beliefs through her devotion to her family and her quiet acts of kindness. She found joy in life's simple pleasures, especially in feeding the hummingbirds that visited her garden.
Marie loved caring for her family and showed her love through the meals she prepared-cooking a homemade dinner nearly every night. Her home was a gathering place, filled with warmth, laughter, and the comforting aroma of something delicious on the stove.
Marie will be remembered for her boundless love, unwavering faith, and the way she always put her family first. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.
Please join us in celebrating Marie's life on Tuesday, April 29, at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church in Abita Springs. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by the rosary at 11:30 am. Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
The Jeanfreau family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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Joan Caruso
April 29, 2025
Ed, Diane, Cheryl & Kevin,
Nanan surely left a legacy for all of us. She passed on her love of family and cooking to me at an early age. Sunday lunches after mass will always be remembered. With all of our Mom's cooking crawfish etouffee, roast and gravy while we played and tried not to get into too much trouble. Our weekend trips to Lake Ramsey and Ponchatoula beach were very special. Now as adults while we didn't see each other as much when we did it was so special, and we loved the family lunches around her dining table talking and sharing our lives. I feel so blessed to have the family we do. Our heart and prayers are with your family as you go through this new chapter in life. Her funeral today was so intimate and filled with the holy spirit.
We love you all so much!
Joanie Picou Caruso
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Katie Callia-Martineau
April 27, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with Diane, Cheryl, Edmond, Kevin and their families. We loved the time we spent with Aunt Marie, she was simply the sweetest most loving person you could ever meet. We were lucky to call her Aunt.
The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home
April 26, 2025
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