Bernice Poche'

Bourgeois

Bernice Poche' Bourgeois, a native and resident of Paulina, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the age of 94.
Bernice enjoyed spending time with her family and practicing her faith. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her.
She is survived by her children, Brenda Huguet (Gil), Donald Bourgeois (Juanita), Cheryl Creel (Philip), Jane Pertuis (Barry), Randy Bourgeois (Carrie Lynn), Kerry Bourgeois (Kathy) and Christine Becnel (Myron); 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marie Kliebert, Geraldine Bienvenu, Janet Cantillo, Carol Amato, Wayne Poche' and Charles Poche'.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester J. Bourgeois; grandson, Baby Ross Becnel; parents, Thomas and Lima Poche', and siblings, Robert Poche', Marguerite Chabaud, Ruby Ordeneaux, Harold Poche', Paul Poche' and Wilmer Poche'.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Rose Lynn Funeral Services from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Catholic Church in East St. James Parish Building Fund.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services has been entrusted with handling her arrangements.