December 12, 1966 — February 3, 2017
Jeannine Claire McJimsey, 50, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, after a very courageous battle with cancer.
Jeannine was born Dec. 12, 1966, in Houma, the daughter of June and Louise Broughton McJimsey.
Jeannine was a very caring person and always took care of her family. Due to her very caring nature, Jeannine was a wonderful nurse. Jeannine taught her children to never fear anything. She was always optimistic and positive and you never heard her complain. Jeannine was awesome!
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by four children, Kristi Boudreaux of Bayou Vista, Luke Derise and fiancé Ashley Totten of Morgan City, and Shannon Derise and Haidyn Derise, both of Bayou Vista; two grandchildren, Jolie Boudreaux and Aubree Derise; one sister, Jan McJimsey and husband Mark Stoltz of New Iberia; three brothers, Roy McJimsey and wife Melinda of Youngsville, Pat McJimsey and wife Sue of Youngsville and Bryan McJimsey and wife Linda of Broussard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jeannine was preceded in death by her parents, June and Louise Broughton McJimsey; and fiancé, Michael Courtney.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. today, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Clyde Mahler celebrating Mass. A visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. until Mass time. Following Mass, Jeannine was laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.