Loretta Gisclair Jambon

Loretta Mae Gisclair Jambon, age 81, died peacefully at her home in Lockport, Louisiana, on June 29, 2024. 

Loretta was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, and friend. A native of Galliano, Louisiana, she was a homemaker who worked various jobs throughout her life, including beautician, insurance office manager, and real estate broker. Loretta, the epitome of a Cajun cook, loved cooking, loved eating, loved talking about food, and excelled at the art of preparing a meal that nourished the body and spirit. Her big heart and big voice were experienced in how she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, sharing laughs and memories, dancing and singing, and playing cards and games, especially if she won. Loretta was of the most generous spirit and supported many community organizations and charitable causes, including organizing events and French classes. She loved speaking her native French language and welcoming French-speaking tourists to Louisiana. Loretta was a woman of lifelong faith and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Her Catholic faith and prayer life gave her great comfort and inspired her to a life of service and compassion, including working with the youth of her church, and being a part of mission trips.

She is survived by her three sons, Kirby (and wife, Jennifer), Dan (and wife, Susan), and Moe (and wife, Ursula), her sister-in-law, Lois Gisclair, her niece, Natasha Cantrelle, her grandchildren, Derek Jambon (and wife, Samantha), Kaitlynn Jambon, Candice Roberts (and husband, Brian), Nicole Jambon (and husband, Cody), Morgan Calhoon, Christian Jambon (and wife, Amber), Taylor Defelice (and wife, Makayla), Maxx Crotwell, Caleb Defelice, and Isabella Jambon,and her great grandchildren, Maddox, Jace, Remi, and Rhett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Michael “Mike” Jambon, her parents, Morrison and Helena Kiff Gisclair, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kirby and Anna Punch Jambon, and her brother, Dan Gisclair. 

A wake will be held at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport on Tuesday, July 2, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. A visitation will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland on Wednesday, July 3, beginning at 9:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in Holy Savior Catholic Church Cemetery in Lockport.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Savior and St. Hilary Catholic Churches.