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Obituary For Virgie P. Jolivette
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.
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2 Corinthians 5:8... Mother, such a beautiful blunt woman. I was welcomed with open arms. Truly hurt me to know your gone. But knowing your in a much better place and at peace you will be missed. I send my condolences to the Jolivette family. Love you Wholeheartedly Mrs.Virgie P. Always Renell
I feel for loss and pray that everything will be okay for you and the family.
Ms. Virgie was such a funny, lovely and wonderful down to earth person who kept it completely real with you. She never bit her tongue, which I thought was the funniest and joyous part of her personality. I met her through her extraordinary daughter Patricia and my dear friend. May your mom rest in Heaven and sorry for you and your family's lost. You all were so blessed to have your beautiful mother for so many years. May God bless you all!
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May God grant eternal rest to Ms. Virgie. She was a beautiful person.
My deepest condolences to the family. ❤️ Ms. Virgie was a role model for many of us from the North-end of Opelousas. She will be missed🌹🌹May she now have eternal rest.
To the Jolivette & Jackson Family, You have our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. Mr.& Mrs. Billy & Martha Raine
What a wonderful Blessing 94 years. God has Mrs Virgie in her new Heavenly Home. Prayers going up for the Entire Family..
Miss Virgie, I had the chance to meet you when I was a young child visiting your home with Yolanda your granddaughter. Joann reminds me so much of you. I know everyone will miss you. Mothers home a special place in our hearts 💕!! Love you and praying for the family Gwendolyn Thomas Phillips
My Dear Auntie I will surely miss you I love you always. Enjoy your Heavenly Home. Your Niece Susan
Auntie fly high I will miss you. Enjoy your Heavenly Home
Aunt Virgie I love you always and will miss you. I enjoyed our conversations and visits we've had. I thank God for the 94 years of blessing he have giving you and us. Happy heavenly new birthday. Rest easy aunt virgie.
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. I pray that you find peace and comfort in all the special memories of Ms. Virgie, as I called her. She will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Barbara W. Thomas
Mother, you will forever live on in my heart! Thanks for all of the beautiful memories that I will always cherish. I love you and miss you, your daughter Murdis Juel.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
