"There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain and no more fears. There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face." A native of Lake Charles and a resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1953 and was Homecoming Queen her senior year, attended LSU for 2 years, was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity. She worked at the LSU Agriculture Co-Operative Extension for four years as Secretary to the Director until the birth of her first child. She was a homemaker and the rock of her family, whose moral, physical strength and dedication made the experiences her family enjoyed possible. She was an avid softball player, dancer and bowler, who taught her three children to play ball, and was a 2nd mother to all of her children's friends. She was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Survived by her husband of 55 years, whom she married on August 16, 1957, J Alton "Cowboy" Barksdale; two daughters, Stacie Barksdale Raybon and husband Wendell Raybon and Marcy Barksdale Caraway and husband Mike Caraway; one son, Brett L Barksdale and wife Cindy Lamb Barksdale; three grandchildren, Lacee Carolyn Raybon, Shane Wesley Barksdale, and Jordan Blair Barksdale. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Helen Banker Chatelain. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 11am till service time at 2pm at Greenoaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Special thanks to the staff of The Carpenter House, 10615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, La. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Joseph Hospice/The Carpenter House.
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I am so sorry for the loss of Aunt Jean! The pictures were a wonderful reminder of her smile. May peace be with you all!
Arlene Coffman
November 19, 2012
Cowboy, You & Jean have been special & good friends since Clarence & I moved
next door years ago. I have lost a good
friend & share loss with you and your
wonderful family. God bless you all.
Billye Hise
November 18, 2012
May Mrs. Jean rest in peace. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories on Sinclair Dr. Your family is in our prayers.
Michael Lambert
November 15, 2012
Mr. Cowboy - we'll all miss Ms Jean - it won't seem the same not seeing her outside everyday enjoying and tending to her yard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kerin Spears & Family
923 Sinclair Drive
Kerin Spears
November 15, 2012
Stacie; Sorry to her of your lost , our prayers are with your family
Sammy Salvato
November 15, 2012
Cowboy and Family, Doug called and told us of Jean's leaving this earth to be with the Lord. Mary Ann and I are very sorry for your loss because we know you will miss her very much. But I am sure you find many comforts in the fellowship of one another along with many friends, knowing she is in a better place with no more sorrows or pain, and assured that you will all see her again in heaven.
With our Love,
Bruce and Mary Ann
Bruce Rogers
November 14, 2012
Thinkin' of yall....looked at the pics...what wonderful memories...such a pretty lady!..Fun times and great memories of her....Prayin' that the Lord will give yall strength and peace during this time. I love you all.
Jamie McCranie
November 14, 2012
So sorry for your loss Stacie, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Janie and Jerry LeBlanc
November 14, 2012
Cowboy, so very sorry to learn of Jean's passing. She was a great friend and will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Evans Roberts
November 14, 2012
I'll see you again one day jean! Until then ill miss you dearly.
R. Ford and family
Robert Ford
November 14, 2012
A Mother to all of us that were brought into her home by her children.
David Pittman
November 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Jean's family. A great woman!
Tommy Krysan
November 13, 2012
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