Jewel LaCour Wilson

Jewel LaCour Wilson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was 68 years old, born November 12, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Wilson, Sr., and her parents, J.C. and Mable LaCour. She lived every day of her life by her favorite saying - "Family is everything". She is survived by their four children, Michael Wilson Jr., of Baton Rouge, Greg Wilson and his wife Suzanne Mouch of Brusly, Elaina Wilson Ayres and her husband Mark of Pineville and Elizabeth Wilson Walker of Pineville. She was "Noonie" to her six grandchildren: Clayton, Helen, Scott, Cameron, Sarah, and Hannah. After Mike, they were the love of Jewel's life and according to them, she cooked the world's best pancakes and jambalaya. She is also survived by her siblings, Arlene Vanderford (Bill), Richard LaCour (Regina), Tim LaCour (Brenda), Sandra Watson (John), Paul LaCour (Lori), and Tammy Roshto (Buddy). Jewel was a native of Pineville and grew up on Camp Beauregard. She was a 1964 graduate of Providence Central High School in Alexandria. Jewel and Mike lived in Brusly for 30 years and raised their family there. Jewel was active in many organizations including St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly Baseball (softball coach), Brusly High Panther Paws Athletic Organization, and the Capitol City Umpires Association (softball umpire). She also worked for the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Juvenile Division. Jewel was an avid seamstress, accomplished artist and loved to cook. She was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and subscribed to their motto, "Wait 'til next year". She and Mike shared a love of travel and spent over 10 years as full-time travelers in their R.V. exploring the United States and Canada, making friends everywhere they visited. They returned to Central Louisiana in 2004 where Jewel was active in Emmanuel Baptist Church, especially their Pilgrimage to Bethlehem Program. She also volunteered for Cabrini Hospice and Habitat for Humanity. Friends may call on the family Monday, December 15, 2014, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, December 16, 2014, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Alexandria. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Alexandria, with Dr. Lee Weems, Rev. Richard LaCour and Dr. Chris Thacker officiating. In this journey, our family has had so much support from family and friends. The family would personally like to thank Christus Cabrini Hospice and Palliative Care and my mom's nurse Shannon Bryant. In lieu of flowers Jewel requested that donations be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Pilgrimage to Bethlehem, Make-A-Wish International or to the charity of their choice.