Jeanette Achord

Jeanette "Jan" Broussard Achord passed away March 19, 2015.

A 35 year resident of Zwolle, LA, Jeanette "Jan" was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where she also served as Eucharist Minister. She served in her community as a precinct commissioner, and was active in VFW and KC Auxiliaries. She was known to many as an avid bowler and LSU Tiger Fan. She retired from Dow Chemical, Baton Rouge, LA.

She is survived by her seven children: Lester J. Achord, Jr., Terry Achord Nabi, David Randall Achord; Walter Raymond Achord, Richard Achord, Rebecca Achord Ballein and Michael Dwayne Achord.

She is also survived by her dearly beloved grandchildren; Lisa Achord Pitts, Lester J. Achord, III, Steven M. Achord, Lynn Nabi, Sharif Nabi, Regina Achord Breard, Russell Achord, Misty Achord Fuller, Danielle Achord, Dale Achord, Christina Achord Vallejo, Sheri Broussard Moss, and Michael "Mikey" Achord; 26 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother, Raymond Broussard, Sr.; three nephews, Ray Jr., Brett, and Gene Broussard.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Achord, Sr., her parents, Zackery E. Broussard and Effie B. Broussard, and her brother Alvin Broussard.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 11:00am on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Zwolle, LA at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

The family request visiting hours be observed on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:00am at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook, leave a personal note to the family or order flowers at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com

Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Sunday, March 22, 2015
6:00- 8:00 pm

Service

Graveside Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, March 23, 2015
10:00 am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816