Jeanette Marie Risinger

1946 - 2023

Jeanette Marie Risinger, "J. Risinger", age 76, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went to heaven, 07/08/2023. J. was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on 8/11/1946 to Alicia Mary Mooty and Fred Self Risinger, Jr. Her father, Fred Risinger, was a B-52 pilot and Colonel in the United States Air Force, so she spent her early years living in several different U.S. airbase station cities, as well as Japan. They eventually came to settle in Bossier City, Louisiana at the Barksdale Air Force Base. She attended Bossier High School and graduated in 1964. J. then went on to get her Bachelor's Degree in education at Louisiana State University, graduating in 1970. After graduating LSU, she decided to settle down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she started teaching elementary school in the East Baton Rouge school system. After several years of teaching, she discovered that her passion and calling was to be a school counselor. She then went to graduate school at LSU, as she continued teaching. She earned a Masters of Education in Guidance in 1975 and was also certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor, which qualified her to be a guidance counselor in the school system. She worked as a counselor for the next 30 years, until she retired in 2005. Her calm presence and loving kindness blessed every student that had the pleasure of knowing her. She provided a safe space and undivided attention for her students who were navigating rough times in their home life. She married Rigsby John Frederick in 1984 and they were blessed with their daughter, Paris Frederick, late in life when J. was 44 years old. She focused on being an outstanding mother and overall wonderful human being to those who she encountered. Her counseling didn't stop when she left the office. She had a way of instantly forming meaningful connections with people. She always said "If you think something nice, say it. People don't get enough compliments." Her loving words flowed effortlessly, and she brightened the spirits she interacted with daily. Within a simple elevator ride with a stranger, she would somehow come to know the person's life story by the time they reached the 2nd floor. One of her favorite things to ask young adults was "What school did you go to?" She loved nothing more than to run into her graduated students out in the world and wish them the best. An absolute class act in all she said and did. In her retirement, she frequently mentioned what a great life she had and that if she died tomorrow, she would be happy. Starting in 2018, she began her journey with Lewy Body Dementia. It's a disease that unfortunately progresses with memory and physical decline in parallel. She handled it with absolute grace and a strong spirit daily. She was blessed to be cared for by her loving caretakers and family in her final years and moments. She is survived by her daughter, Paris Frederick, and her brother David Risinger. A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00p.m. July 15th 2023 at the home of Rigsby Frederick. 16056 Highland Bluff Ct. Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Casual and cheerful attire is welcomed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate if you feel led to the Lewy Body Dementia Research Fund at the American Brain Foundation. "Unconditional love does not ask for anything in return. This pure love never creates dependencies or debts. It simply exists. An absolute energy, it never ends. It instantly connects lifetimes centuries apart and promises that all loved ones will be entwined throughout eternity." - Brian L. Weiss.