Violet Averette

Violet Averette obituary

Violet Averette

Violet Averette Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Graveside services for Violet Averette, 102, will be held at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM. She was born on November 20, 1922 in Calhoun, La. and passed away August 22, 2025 in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Averette, Sr. ;parents, Amos and Annie Jordan; brothers, Carl Jordan, J.C. Jordan, Wyans Jordan; and a sister, Florine McDaniel.

She is survived by her sons, Herman Averette, Jr. (Lauren), James Averette, and Johnny Averette (Paula). Also left to cherish her memory are seven grandchildren, Tammy, Christopher, Madison, Natalie, Toby, Shelly and Charrie; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews; and extended family and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff of the West Monroe Guest House for the years of loving care for our mother.

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