Lorraine David Fourrier

1920 - 2021

Lorraine David Fourrier obituary, 1920-2021, Baton Rouge, LA

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Lorraine Fourrier Obituary

It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine David Fourrier announces her passing on August 2, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1920 in Abbeville, Louisiana to Henry Jacob David and Corinne Lancon David. She was affectionately known as "LoLo" by family, relatives, and friends. Her mother died when she was a few months old and was subsequently raised by her aunt in Glencoe, Louisiana. She grew up between Glencoe and Abbeville with her 5 siblings and her father. Mom graduated from SLI (now UL Lafayette) with a degree in education. During World War II, she moved to Baton Rouge with her best friend, Marguerite Hebert Broussard, to work at Standard Oil. We enjoyed her many stories of life as a single girl in downtown Baton Rouge. During this time, she met Dr. Dan Fourrier and as they say, the rest is history. Together they raised an amazing family of six children and created a home that was always a welcoming hub of activity for friends and extended family. Mom was the ultimate cook and hostess par excellence! She loved to garden, and her yard was always filled with beautiful flowers and plants. She was generous with her flowers and often shared them with friends for their parties. Having outlived her siblings and friends, she moved to the Williamsburg Retirement Community where she lived for almost 7 years. She made some wonderful friends there and lived to be their oldest resident at age 101. They all knew LoLo. She is survived by her six children: Dr. Dan Fourrier, Jr., Dr. David "Jerry" Fourrier (Nancy), Ann Felice Fourrier, Dr. Jeanne Fourrier-Eggart (Dr. Jeff), Suzette Fourrier Howe (The Reverend Ralph), and Henri "Temo" Fourrier. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Michelle Fourrier, Dr. Torrey Fourrier, Dr. Daniel Eggart (Lacy), Elise Eggart Balliro (Greg), Dr. Laurence Eggart, Alyce Howe Dietz (Daniel), Laura Howe Ameen (Michael), Joseph Howe (Caroline), Jeanne Howe, Amy Fourrier, and Caroline Fourrier, in addition to six great-grandchildren with two more on the way. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Josie Fourrier Daniel. As the matriarch of the family, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was preceded in death by our father, Dr. Daniel J. Fourrier, Sr., her parents, her four sisters, Elodie Day (Tom), Renee May (Bob), Corinne Moreland (Dupuy), Lucille Hensley (Tom), and her brother, Henry David. The family would like to thank Mom's caregivers, who took such loving care of her, Dianne Page, Virginia Williams, Keisha Warren, and Bridget Poole. They continued to work during the challenging times of the COVID Pandemic. We would like to thank the Williamsburg family and Mom's special friends, Jean Cloy, Leeah Pittenger, Moe Hebert, and Mom's table buddy, Betty Hebert. We would especially like to thank Dr. Michael Rolfsen for his care of Mom through the years, Dr. Douglas Say and the staff at Hospice of Baton Rouge and the Butterfly Wing. The funeral service will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Saturday August 7, 2021 at 10:30 am. Visitation beginning at 9:30 am. Masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, St. Joseph's Academy, Catholic High School, or Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7, 2021.
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So sorry to hear this, Jeanne. I know that you and your family have such wonderful memories to help comfort you during this time. I hope we can all be as fortunate to live such a wonderful and fulfilling life that she lived.

Kathy Pecoraro Schexnayder

Friend

August 11, 2021

We are thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do let us know.

Kirk and Martha

Friend

August 10, 2021

Jerry and Nancy, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. Condolences to the Fourrier family and we will remember her in our prayers.

Daryl and Minta Sicard

Friend

August 7, 2021

What fond memories of such a wonderful lady.
We send our condolences to all the family. She will be missed, but left all of you great memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Kay and Tommy Day

August 6, 2021

I am so sorry to hear that Lorraine Fourrier has passed. My condolences to all her family.

cecelia selser

August 6, 2021

The Fourrier Family, I am saddened to learn of the passing of you mother LoLo. I know your grief must be overwhelming. LoLo was a gracious lady, devoted to family, friends and her faith. I see LoLo best qualities in all of her children. I cherish my memories of her. What a great gardner. Her violets around her fountain always made me smile.
I wish all of you peace. Your memories as well as mind, will keep her close and alive in our hearts.
With Love,
Richard Babin
Memphis

Richard Babin

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August 5, 2021

KW New Orleans

August 5, 2021

Lillian Ameen

August 5, 2021

Enjoyed seeing your mother at Williamsburg when my parents and aunt were there. She was a beautiful lady, I know you will miss her.

Carroll Benedetto

August 4, 2021

Jerry and family, sadde n to hear t he passing of you mom, but what a rich and full life with a great legacy.
God bless and in prayers

John "Mike" Lamana

Friend

August 4, 2021

To the Fourrier family, so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Debbie Kidder Little

August 4, 2021

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