Mary Jeanette Seilhan

1940 - 2021

Mary Jeanette Hoffpauir Seilhan (PeeWee), age 81, passed away on Saturday, December 11th in Ponchatoula, LA. She was born July 18, 1940, in Lafayette, LA to the late Cornelius Lemly Hoffpauir (CL) and Pearl Mae Spell. PeeWee is now re-united with her longtime friend and husband, Jude Ritter Seilhan, as he preceded her in death just 3 short weeks ago on November 22, 2021. They were married for over 61 years. PeeWee was the loving mother of Kayla Seilhan Aikman (Baynum), Lyndol Seilhan (Robie Rotolo) and Darryn Jude Seilhan (Tara). Proud grandmother of Dari and Jude Aikman, Jordan Gauthreaux, Tyler, and Logan Seilhan. Great grandmother to Kade Lippon, Oaklynn Gauthreaux and Lily Rogers. She is also survived by her siblings Virginia Lorraine Sonnier (Ernie), Hubert Hoffpauir (Gwen), Retha Dear (John) and Willa Hoffpauir. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who dearly loved their Aunt PeeWee. PeeWee is preceded in death by her sister Wilma Elaine Benoit and grandson Mason R. Seilhan. PeeWee graduated from Iota High School in 1958 and moved to the Westbank to build their family in Marrero, Louisiana. PeeWee was a homemaker who loved caring for her family. She enjoyed tending to her gardens, interior decorating and hosting numerous family gatherings. In her spare time, she assisted her husband with bookkeeping for their company Field Welding Service. PeeWee will always be remembered for her feisty personality and extreme generosity. She was always willing to help those less fortunate than her. Please join us in celebrating her life at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021at the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel at 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA. A visitation may be observed Thursday from 11:30-2:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Indian Bayou Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crolwey.