Name: Visitation for Virginia A. "Jenny" Gleason
Start: 2021-01-21T09:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-01-21T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Resthaven Funeral Home

Virginia A. "Jenny" Gleason, age 73, who was a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, due to complications with diabetes and kidney failure. Jenny was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born in Mohall, North Dakota. Graduated from Mohall High School in 1965. Jenny earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from LSU in Home Economics. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and working on crafts. She was an active member of Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She is survived by her two daughters, Shelly Gleason and Greta Gleason Bordelon and husband Reggie; granddaughter, Jena Bordelon; sisters, Jeanette Foley and Jackie Nissen and husband Dave; brother George Paris and wife Connie; and best friends, Kathy Joiner and Bonnie Russell. She is preceded in death by her husband whom she dearly loved Charlie Gleason; her parents, George and Marietta Paris; and brother Bobby Paris. Due to Covid restrictions, visiting and funeral services will be held for family and close friends. Visiting hours will be observed on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at which time the funeral service will immediately follow. All will take place in the chapel of Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Diabetic Research Institute Foundation.

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Published by The Advocate from Jan. 16 to Jan. 21, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Gleason

12 Entries

CAROLYN W JARRELL

October 14, 2025

MS GLEASON ALWAYS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE. SHE WEARS THAT SMILE EVEN IN HEAVEN. HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY MS GLEASON. CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE.

CAROLYN JARRELL

January 23, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

CAROLYN JARRELL

January 23, 2021

MY PRAYERS ARE FOR THE FAMILY. MS.. GLEASON ALWAYS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE. SHE WAS A NICE PERSON. I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.

CAROLYN JARRELL

January 23, 2021

MY PRAYERS ARE FOR THE FAMILY. MS.. GLEASON ALWAYS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE. SHE WAS A NICE PERSON. I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.

CAROLYN JARRELL

January 23, 2021

MY PRAYERS ARE FOR THE FAMILY. MS. GLEASON ALWAYS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE. SHE WAS A NICE PERSON. I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.

Bonnie Russell

January 20, 2021

Jenny and I were raised together in Mohall ND. We had a great up bringing and lots of fun but our future husbands would take us off to see the world. We went to Oklahoma, Arizona and Germany and back to Arizona. They went to Missouri, Texas and Louisiana. Over the years we always kept in touch and visited as often as we could. We especially enjoyed cruising and taking vacations together. Then we lost Charlie almost 6 years ago. So that and Jenny’s health slowed us down. My last visit to Jenny’s was 2 years ago. (This photo) We spent a week visiting and crafting. She was an artist in beading, Brazilian embroidery, crocheting and she even did some quilting. Her projects are absolutely beautiful and many are displayed around her home.
I really can’t believe she is gone. She will be missed so much. RIP my dearest friend. Bonnie

Kelly Garrison

January 19, 2021

Mrs. Jenny and Charlie were some of the finest people I've been able to know.God bless them and there family.

Kelly Garrison

Georgette Harris

January 17, 2021

I knew Jenny from Church, Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. She was an active member and was always there to lend a hand with any project we had. A friendly, happy person, she has opened her beautiful home to our annual Christmas parties, led book sales at the church, and shared her talent with our members with teaching crafts. I remember the beautiful embroidery pieces she had around her home. They were truly works of art. I know I will miss Jenny's smiling face, her cooking, but most of all, just Jenny. So sorry for your loss, Shelly, Greta, Reggie, and Jena. I know Jenny left you with many happy memories. RIP sweet Jenny.

Ruth bordelon

January 17, 2021

Got to know Jenny the lovely person she was
Spent a few holidays with her & family
My prayers or with the family

Nina Fontenot

January 17, 2021

Condolences to Virginia’s family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Virginia worked together at DDS. She could put a smile on everyone’s face and funny. Rest In Peace Jenny!!

CATHY LEBLANC

January 16, 2021

Craft group at the English Tea Room in Covington, LA We liked to get out and have fun together. Others joined the craft group later. Jenny was our fearless craft leader.

CATHY LEBLANC

January 16, 2021

Jenny has been a long time friend. We started wit playing Pinocle with our spouses and other couples. That continued for years. Our craft group has been together for years. Jenny was a great friend. She will be greatly missed.

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