Lucille Gendron

Lucille Therese Simon Gendron, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on February 8, 2016, a few days before her 99th birthday. She was a native of St. Joseph Plantation in Vacherie, LA, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, most recently at Williamsburg Community. Lucille was a devoted wife to the late George Wilfred Gendron, and their first son was born while she awaited his return from France during WWII.

Visitation will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church from 10 a.m. on Thursday until Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon, followed by burial at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway. She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer Dominique and Sophie Heltz Simon; sons, Kenneth T. and Richard C. Gendron, granddaughter, Monica Gendron; sisters, Rosalie Bacas, Odette Simon, Rosemary Luquette, and Margaret "Gitsy" Hotard; and brothers, Bill, Gaston, Elmore, and Nolan Simon.

She is survived by her children, Leslie D. (Molly), James P. (Gayle), Karen G. Mayhall (Kim), Dean E. (Tammy), Libby G. Guidry (Sonny), and daughter-in-law, Janel Gendron; grandchildren, Jamie, Richard, Aaron, Jennifer, Mark, Justin, and Jason Gendron, Laurie G. Martin, Greg and George Mayhall, Ashley G. Sissell, Allison G. Whitman, Kristen G. Dingeman, Ryan Guidry, Charlotte H. Goodwin and Scott Hibbard; great-grandchildren, Amber Gendron, Christian Gendron, Alayna and Gabrielle Martin, Carter Gendron, Emmett Whitman, Edward Dingeman, V, and Harrison Sissell; great-great-granddaughter, Olivia Feske; brother, Raymond Simon; and wonderful extended family members and friends.

Lucille loved gardening, dancing, and cooking French meals and desserts for her family. She was a devout Catholic, and instilled the importance of volunteering by her work at church, children's schools, and with various charities. She has left to her family a legacy of courage, compassion, and unconditional love. The grief felt in her passing is surpassed only by the gifts of grace, beauty, and joy she shared with all of those in her life. She lives forever in our hearts and in the beauty of every day.

Donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House where Lucille was shown much kindness and compassion in her final days, or to your favorite charity.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
9150 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA  70810
Thursday, February 11, 2016
10:00 am-12:00 pm

Service

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
9150 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA  70810
Thursday, February 11, 2016
12:00 pm

Cemetery

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