Elodie Picou, 79, of Fannett, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016. She was born on October 5, 1936, in Beaumont, to Ruth O’Quinn Womack and Will Womack, Jr., and had been a longtime resident of Fannett. Elodie retired from the Jefferson County Law Enforcement as a receptionist.
She is survived by her husband, T.J. “Tony” Picou, of Fannett; granddaughter, Heather Bartocci and her husband, Christopher, of Spring; grandson, Cody Coward, of Beaumont; stepson, Darren Picou and his wife, Cindi, of Orange; stepdaughter, Sandra Fontenot and Mike Weatherly, of Angleton; step-granddaughter, Kara Mace and her husband, Gabriel, of Vidor; step-grandsons, Rodney Beard and Josh Fontenot; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Rocco, Ava, and Stella Bartocci; nieces, Charlotte, Cheryl, and Suzie; nephew, Edmond; special friends, Debbie and Jamie Dispenza; and special caregiver, Pati Mojica.
Elodie is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mozelle Plaisance; and daughter, Lori Coward.
A gathering of Mrs. Picou’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with her Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Fannett, with her interment to follow at Burrell Cemetery, LaBelle.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
