OPELOUSAS – A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Virgie P. Jolivette. She entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Lafayette, LA at the age of 94. Interment will be in Little Zion Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Rev. Calvin J. Moore, pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.

Mrs. Jolivette leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Murvin Jolivette; six daughters, Joann Thomas, Judy Jackson, Patricia Gauthier, Murdis Andrus, Janice Gant and Priscilla English; 17 grandchildren, and a host great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Payne, Jr. and Mary Milda Stelly Payne; her husband, Shirley Jolivette; a daughter, Authurine Rutherford; four brothers, Louis J. Payne, Andrew Payne, Larry Payne and Joseph W. Payne; and six sisters, Irene Griffin, Mary L. Savoy, Nora King, Helen Payne, Hilda Auzenne and Philoman Payne.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: Amelia Manor Nursing Home, Heart of Hospice, Heritage Manor Nursing Home, In-Home Caregivers, Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, and Little Zion Cemetery.

Words of condolences may be expressed at email: fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.