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Elizabeth Bouchon Obituary

Elizabeth (Betty) Bouchon, 94, died Thursday December 12, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Bouchon attended regularly the Jefferson Orleans Dances. Born in Grand Caillou , LA the last living of 13 children. Betty was married to Lester Bouchon, the well-known New Orleans Clarinetist and saxophonist until his death in 1962. Mrs. Bouchon had 3 children Beverly Scala, Lester Bouchon, JR. and the late Philip Charles Bouchon. She is survived by her children, 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends on Tuesday December 17 at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home from 9:30 A.M. until 12: 15 P.M. a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:15 P.M. followed by Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Condolences may be left at www.SchoenFH.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 13 to Dec. 17, 2019.

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Harold C Patin

December 28, 2019

May your soul and all the souls of the Faithful, departed through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen. God Bless you, Betty.

December 17, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

Dottie

December 16, 2019

You are a great friend. I love you and I will miss you.

December 16, 2019

so sorry for your loss. Brunella and Raymond Brunet.

Bob & Elvira Ussery

December 14, 2019

May Betty rest in peace. She was one of the many highlights of our many visits to the Jefferson Orleans North. We enjoyed her memorable birthday parties there, as well as her company. Deepest sympathy.

Reverend Rodney Scheidel

December 14, 2019

May your soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God Rest In Peace, and May a light perpetual shine upon them. Amen

Reverend Rodney Scheidel

December 14, 2019

Aunt Betty I sure will miss you. You were a light in the darkness. Beverly and Busch I will say a special mass for her. Your in my prayers also.

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