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Jacqueline Bourgeois Obituary

Jacqueline Greer Bourgeois, known by those close to her as Jacquie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 80. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and attended L.S.U., where she was a member of the L.S.U. Golden Girls. Jacquie was the Vice President and Director of Public Relations at Union National Life Insurance Company, where she worked for over 20 years alongside her father, Fred Greer. She was the past president of the International Association of Business Communicators (Baton Rouge Chapter), the past board president of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (Baton Rouge), the past president of the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre Board, and a member of the Baton Rouge Opera Board. Jacquie approached life with kindness and compassion, as was demonstrated by her service on the Baton Rouge Child Protection Council and through volunteering her time with many organizations, including the United Way, the Louisiana Capital Area American Red Cross, and YWCA. She had a passion for ballet, photography, painting, and drawing, and she loved sharing those talents with others in the Baton Rouge community. She studied at the Baton Rouge Fine Arts Academy for eight years and created the paintings for two company calendars for Union National. Jacquie never met a stranger and always saw the good in people. She will be greatly missed. Jacquie is preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis Rosiere Greer and Fred J. Greer, Jr., her daughter Nicole Bourgeois, and her brother Fred J. Greer III. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, George Michael Bourgeois; her daughters, Monique Brown (Scott) and Christine Autin (Troy); her grandchildren, Aimee Bourgeois, Emma Brown, Aidan Negulescu, Brinkley Autin, Alexandra Bourgeois, Abbey Carroll, and Corey Bourgeois; and her sisters, Joyce Greer Perez (Al) and Phyllis Greer Tambs (Lew - deceased). The family would like to thank the kind and supportive staff of the Flannery Oaks Guest House and of Life Source Hospice. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home at 825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. On Thursday, January 26, visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 9150 Highland Road. The burial service will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jacquie's honor can be made to the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge (https://www.artsbr.org/donate).

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Published by The Advocate on Jan. 22, 2023.

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Raymond Szempruch

February 16, 2023

Dear Mike, Monica and Christine, I am so sorry for your loss. We heard of it late. The obituary captured her fairly, she was impressive. And humorous, fun to be around. A wonderful legacy for your younger generation. May she rest in peace. God bless you all. Ray and Christy Szempruch. Friends.

Pam Bordelon

January 25, 2023

Mike, Christine & family,
I was saddened to read of Jacquie's passing. May the memories of happier times along with the love and support of family & friends sustain you in the days to come. Please know you're in my thoughts & prayers.

Joel Bourgeois

January 24, 2023

Mike,
I mourn with you the loss of Jacquie. When we worked at Bourque Printing together, I always knew how much you loved your girls. I´ll remember Jacquie´s smile and your gentle nature, Mike. (I still have that maple leaf tie-tac you gave me on the spot after you saw me admire it!)
Joel Bourgeois

Gwendolyn Salario

January 23, 2023

Mike and Family, we extend our sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Blaise and Gwen Salario

Blaise and Gwen Salario

January 23, 2023

Mike and Family, We extend our sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Love and prayers, Blaise and Gwen Salario

John Ricca, K of C Field Agent, retired

January 23, 2023

Mike, I was saddened to read of your wife's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Jamie Alello , The Dufrocq School

January 23, 2023

Aimee and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved Mrs. Jacquie. She was such a kind and loving lady and was such a great "mom" for Aimee. I still have the beautiful picture she gave me that she had drawn. I will be praying that you all find comfort during this difficult time.

Raynell Smith

January 23, 2023

On behalf of the entire staff at Life Source Hospice, please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our hearts are moved with compassion for you and your family. May the peace and comfort of God be with you all during this time of bereavement.
Pastor Ray Smith
Bereavement Coordinator

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25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown

825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church

9150 Highland Road, LA

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26

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11:00 a.m.

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church

9150 Highland Road, LA

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26

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Roselawn Memorial Park

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825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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